+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Poirier
Southpaw Balanced
VS
Rio
Orthodox Grappler
72" Reach 70"
5.24 Strikes Landed/Min 1.68
52% Strike Defense 53%
1.15 Takedowns/15Min 2.58
64% Takedown Defense N/A
Win Probability
Poirier
57%
Rio
43%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
▲ Poirier Reach Advantage —
▲ Poirier Striking Volume —
— Grappling Output Rio ▲
▲ Poirier Win Rate —
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."
Rio Tactics
Journeyman"Mike Rio is a grappler with a strong takedown game, but his striking is underdeveloped and his defense can be porous at times."