+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Walsh
Orthodox Balanced
VS
Makhachev
Southpaw Combat sambo
73" Reach 70"
3.84 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
58% Strike Defense 61%
1.55 Takedowns/15Min 3.1
66% Takedown Defense 91%
Win Probability
Walsh
43%
Makhachev
57%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
▲ Walsh Reach Advantage —
▲ Walsh Striking Volume —
— Takedown Defense Makhachev ▲
— Grappling Output Makhachev ▲
— Win Rate Makhachev ▲
Style Matchup
Balanced VS Combat sambo
"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."
Walsh Tactics
Journeyman"Richard Walsh is a well-rounded fighter with a strong striking game and decent grappling skills, but his career has been marked by inconsistency."
Makhachev Tactics
Veteran"Islam Makhachev is a grappling-heavy veteran with a strong career trajectory and well-rounded skills."