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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nakao

Southpaw Shooto, Boxing, Judo
VS

Hughes

Switch Balanced
N/A Reach 73"
0.53 Strikes Landed/Min 2.14
44% Strike Defense 53%
0.38 Takedowns/15Min 2.95
56% Takedown Defense 35%

Win Probability

Nakao
40%
Hughes
60%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Hughes ▲
Strike Defense Hughes ▲
▲ Nakao Takedown Defense
Grappling Output Hughes ▲
Win Rate Hughes ▲

Style Matchup

Shooto, Boxing, Judo VS Balanced

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

Nakao Tactics

Veteran

"Jutaro Nakao is a seasoned veteran with a solid striking game, but his grappling skills are limited and often leave him vulnerable to takedowns."

Hughes Tactics

Elite

"Matt Hughes is a legendary fighter with impressive striking and grappling numbers, cementing his status as a mixed martial arts icon."

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