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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Smullen

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
68" Reach 71"
1.98 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
65% Strike Defense 58%
8.49 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
N/A Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Smullen
52%
Stephens
48%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Stephens ▲
Striking Volume Stephens ▲
▲ Smullen Strike Defense
▲ Smullen Grappling Output

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Striker

"Grappler vs Striker — The grappler needs to close distance and secure takedowns early. The striker must keep it on the feet."

Smullen Tactics

Unknown

"Richie Smullen is an aggressive grappler with exceptional takedown skills, but his sample size is limited."

Stephens Tactics

Veteran

"A veteran striker with a high volume of strikes, Stephens has been a formidable opponent in the lightweight division for years."

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