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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Sakaguchi

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Shahbazyan

Orthodox Balanced
N/A Reach 75"
0.3 Strikes Landed/Min 3.8
50% Strike Defense 49%
4.5 Takedowns/15Min 1.62
N/A Takedown Defense 66%

Win Probability

Sakaguchi
38%
Shahbazyan
62%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Shahbazyan ▲
▲ Sakaguchi Grappling Output
Win Rate Shahbazyan ▲

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."

Sakaguchi Tactics

Unknown

"Yukio Sakaguchi is a submission-heavy grappler with a small sample size, making it difficult to gauge his overall skillset and career trajectory."

Shahbazyan Tactics

Elite

"Edmen Shahbazyan is a highly skilled and experienced fighter with a strong record, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level in the 185lbs division."

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