+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Nurmagomedov
Orthodox Sambo
VS
Shields
Orthodox Submission wrestling
72" Reach 72"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
65% Strike Defense 56%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 2.83
88% Takedown Defense 35%
Win Probability
Nurmagomedov
53%
Shields
47%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
▲ Nurmagomedov Strike Defense —
▲ Nurmagomedov Takedown Defense —
— Grappling Output Shields ▲
Style Matchup
Sambo VS Submission wrestling
"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."
Nurmagomedov Tactics
Veteran"Abubakar Nurmagomedov is a veteran fighter with decent striking metrics, but his grappling defense is a concern, making him a more one-dimensional fighter."
Shields Tactics
Veteran"Jake Shields is a seasoned grappler with a strong ground game, but his striking defense and takedown accuracy have declined with age."
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