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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Kikuta

Orthodox Judo, Seidokaikan Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shootfighting
VS

Rua

Orthodox MMA, Muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
N/A Reach N/A
0.7 Strikes Landed/Min 2.48
52% Strike Defense 53%
1.6 Takedowns/15Min 1.97
25% Takedown Defense 37%

Win Probability

Kikuta
50%
Rua
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Rua ▲
Takedown Defense Rua ▲
▲ Kikuta Win Rate

Style Matchup

Judo, Seidokaikan Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shootfighting VS MMA, Muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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

Kikuta Tactics

Veteran

"Sanae Kikuta is a veteran fighter with a strong record, and her striking and grappling statistics suggest she may be a well-rounded fighter with a strong all-around game."

Rua Tactics

Veteran

"Murilo Rua is a well-rounded fighter with a strong grappling background and respectable striking numbers, but his career has been marked by inconsistency."

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