Winner: Allan Nascimento
Confidence Score: 70Allan Nascimento has a significant edge in grappling and submission ability, with 15 submission wins and 12 first-round finishes, compared to Raposo's 3 submission wins. Nascimento's recent UFC form is strong, with wins over solid competition and only a very close split decision loss to Tagir Ulanbekov. He has a major reach advantage (5 inches in arm reach, 1.5 inches in leg reach), which is statistically correlated with higher win rates in the flyweight division. Although Raposo is younger and has a higher takedown defense (62% vs. Nascimento's 38%), Nascimento's relentless submission game and finishing ability have proven effective against wrestlers and freestyle fighters historically. Nascimento's striking accuracy (56%) is also significantly higher than Raposo's (37%), and his average fight time is shorter, indicating a higher finishing rate. While Raposo's defense is solid, the combination of Nascimento's experience, finishing threat, and physical advantages make him the more likely winner.
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