Return to Hub

Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Yakovlev

Southpaw Grappler
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
74" Reach 70"
1.74 Strikes Landed/Min 4.1
58% Strike Defense 65%
1.66 Takedowns/15Min 5.32
72% Takedown Defense 84%

Win Probability

Yakovlev
40%
Nurmagomedov
60%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

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

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Combat Sambo

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

Yakovlev Tactics

Veteran

"A seasoned grappler with excellent takedown defense and submission defense, but often relies on low-volume striking."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Elite

"Khabib Nurmagomedov is an elite-level grappler with impressive metrics, making him a dominant force in the Octagon."

More Matchups To Explore