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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Yakhyaev

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Nickels

Orthodox Balanced
78" Reach N/A
7.4 Strikes Landed/Min 4.44
57% Strike Defense 64%
11.49 Takedowns/15Min 11.11
100% Takedown Defense N/A

Win Probability

Yakhyaev
58%
Nickels
42%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Yakhyaev Striking Volume
Strike Defense Nickels ▲
▲ Yakhyaev Win Rate

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."

Yakhyaev Tactics

Elite

"Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is a dominant grappler with a high takedown average and accuracy, and his striking skills are well-rounded and effective."

Nickels Tactics

Veteran

"Mike Nickels is a well-rounded fighter with a strong grappling game and decent striking skills, but his record suggests he's a mid-tier competitor."

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