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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Paiva

Orthodox Striker
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
69" Reach 70"
4.14 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
48% Strike Defense 55%
0.65 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
77% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Paiva
54%
Nurmagomedov
46%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Paiva Striking Volume
Strike Defense Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Paiva Takedown Defense

Style Matchup

Striker VS Balanced

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

Paiva Tactics

Elite

"Raulian Paiva is a highly skilled striker with impressive striking numbers, but his grappling defense is a concern, making him vulnerable to submissions."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Said Nurmagomedov is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style and has declined in recent years."

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