Grappling: 2.5 takedowns / 15 vs 91% defense
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (3.2 vs 1.1 takedowns per 15); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Leben finished 4× on record
| Attribute | Munoz | Leben |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 31 |
| Height | 6′0″ | 5′11″ |
| Reach | 71″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Leben has been finished 4 times in the archive and absorbs 2.9 strikes per minute.
Favors MunozMunoz averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes; Leben has stopped 53% of attempts on record.
Favors LebenLeben holds a 2-inch reach edge (73" to 71"); Munoz has to cross distance to land, and opposite stances open the lead-side lane.
Favors LebenWatch the first takedown attempt from Munoz: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Munoz keeps landing takedowns at 3.2 per 15 minutes; if Leben stays upright, the striking rates (3.1 vs 2.9 landed per minute) take over.
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
