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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Sambo
VS

Pierson

Southpaw Striker
72" Reach 76"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 3.84
65% Strike Defense 64%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 0.39
88% Takedown Defense 66%

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
52%
Pierson
48%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Pierson ▲
Striking Volume Pierson ▲
▲ Nurmagomedov Takedown Defense
▲ Nurmagomedov Grappling Output
▲ Nurmagomedov Win Rate

Style Matchup

Sambo VS Striker

"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."

Pierson Tactics

Veteran

"Veteran striker with a well-rounded skillset, but has shown vulnerabilities in grappling and takedown defense."

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