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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Shipp

Orthodox Striker
VS

Velasquez

Orthodox Balanced
N/A Reach 77"
4.29 Strikes Landed/Min 6.37
N/A Strike Defense 57%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 5.13
75% Takedown Defense 85%

Win Probability

Shipp
44%
Velasquez
56%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Velasquez ▲
Win Rate Velasquez ▲

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."

Shipp Tactics

Prospect

"Wade Shipp is a promising striker with exceptional accuracy, but his complete lack of grappling skills and porous defense make him vulnerable to well-rounded opponents."

Velasquez Tactics

Elite

"Cain Velasquez is a well-rounded fighter with strong striking and grappling skills, evident from his high takedown average and accuracy."

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