+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Sakata
Southpaw MMA, Kyokushin karate
VS
Pulyaev
Southpaw Striker
N/A Reach 78"
1.11 Strikes Landed/Min 3.84
31% Strike Defense 55%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 0.29
N/A Takedown Defense 64%
Win Probability
Sakata
37%
Pulyaev
63%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
— Striking Volume Pulyaev ▲
— Strike Defense Pulyaev ▲
— Win Rate Pulyaev ▲
Style Matchup
MMA, Kyokushin karate VS Striker
"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."
Sakata Tactics
Journeyman"Wataru Sakata is a journeyman striker with a high accuracy rate, but his low volume and poor takedown defense make him a one-dimensional fighter."
Pulyaev Tactics
Prospect"Andrey Pulyaev is a prospect with a balanced skillset and moderate stats, showing promise in the middleweight division but needing more experience to develop."