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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Kitaoka

N/A Grappler
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
N/A Reach 71"
0.68 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
45% Strike Defense 58%
0.62 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
27% Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Kitaoka
46%
Stephens
54%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Stephens ▲
Strike Defense Stephens ▲
Takedown Defense Stephens ▲
Grappling Output Stephens ▲
▲ Kitaoka Win Rate

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."

Kitaoka Tactics

Veteran

"Satoru Kitaoka is a veteran grappler with a strong background in submissions, but his striking skills are underdeveloped and may leave him vulnerable to strikes."

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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