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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Poirier

Southpaw Balanced
VS

Sousa

Orthodox Grappler
72" Reach 70"
5.24 Strikes Landed/Min 4.15
52% Strike Defense 51%
1.15 Takedowns/15Min N/A
64% Takedown Defense 60%

Win Probability

Poirier
47%
Sousa
53%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Poirier Reach Advantage
▲ Poirier Striking Volume
Win Rate Sousa ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Grappler

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

Poirier Tactics

Veteran

"Dustin Poirier is a battle-tested striker with a long history of success and a reputation for exciting fights."

Sousa Tactics

Veteran

"Manoel Sousa is a skilled grappler with a strong background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but his striking skills are underdeveloped, making him a one-dimensional fighter."

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