Read the first two minutes for who is willing to lead and who is countering; the stored numbers do not flag a lopsided early-round finisher.
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The stored numbers are close enough that this is a fight about execution and adjustments rather than one obvious mismatch.
Stoltzfus's wrestling (2.2 takedowns per 15) against Pyfer's striking is the central exchange: Pyfer stops 62% of attempts on record.
Supporting evidenceGrappling: 2.2 takedowns / 15 vs 62% defense
| Attribute | Stoltzfus | Pyfer |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 6′0″ | 6′2″ |
| Reach | 75″ | 75″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | #6 Middleweight |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Stoltzfus averages 2.2 takedowns per 15 minutes; Pyfer has stopped 62% of attempts on record.
Favors Pyfer3.4 and 3.5 significant strikes per minute: similar output, so accuracy (46% vs 44%) decides the exchanges.
Watch the first takedown attempt from Stoltzfus: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Stoltzfus keeps landing takedowns at 2.2 per 15 minutes; if Pyfer stays upright, the striking rates (3.4 vs 3.5 landed per minute) take over.
Three rounds only: a slow first round is expensive, and round three is often fought by whoever has the gas tank and the lead on the cards.
