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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Sakurai

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Edwards

Southpaw Balanced
N/A Reach 74"
1.8 Strikes Landed/Min 2.6
58% Strike Defense 52%
0.52 Takedowns/15Min 1.25
36% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Sakurai
40%
Edwards
60%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Edwards ▲
▲ Sakurai Strike Defense
Takedown Defense Edwards ▲
Grappling Output Edwards ▲
Win Rate Edwards ▲

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Balanced

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

Sakurai Tactics

Journeyman

"Ryuta Sakurai is a journeyman grappler with a strong submission game, but his striking defense and inconsistent performance make him a wild card in any matchup."

Edwards Tactics

Veteran

"Leon Edwards is a well-rounded fighter with a strong record, but his stats reveal a lack of dominance in any particular area, making him a consistent but unremarkable performer."

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