Grappling: 5.4 takedowns / 15
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (1.9 vs 0 takedowns per 15) and a finishing gap (100% vs 33% of archived wins); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
The stored career numbers do not draw a sharp contrast between these two, which usually means the fight is decided by adjustments rather than a single dominant phase.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Flowers finished 2× on record
| Attribute | Flowers | Maheshate |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 26 |
| Height | 5′9″ | 6′0″ |
| Reach | 71″ | 71.5″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Flowers has been finished 2 times in the archive and absorbs 5.3 strikes per minute.
Favors MaheshateFlowers averages 1.9 takedowns per 15 minutes; Maheshate has stopped 47% of attempts on record.
Favors Maheshate3.2 and 4 significant strikes per minute: similar output, so accuracy (48% vs 31%) decides the exchanges.
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.
With the stored numbers close, the middle rounds come down to adjustments: who solves the opening read first, with strike defense at 43% and 52%.
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.
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (1.9 vs 0 takedowns per 15) and a finishing gap (100% vs 33% of archived wins); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
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