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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Sambo
VS

Byrnes

Orthodox Balanced
72" Reach N/A
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 1.2
65% Strike Defense 27%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 3
88% Takedown Defense N/A

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
55%
Byrnes
45%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Nurmagomedov Striking Volume
▲ Nurmagomedov Strike Defense
Grappling Output Byrnes ▲
Win Rate Byrnes ▲

Style Matchup

Sambo VS Balanced

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

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."

Byrnes Tactics

Veteran

"Steve Byrnes is a well-rounded fighter with a strong grappling game and decent striking, but his lack of finishing power holds him back from being a top contender."

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