Danger zone: 3 recent R1 finishes
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (0.7 vs 3.8 takedowns per 15); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 5-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Lawler | Hendricks |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 31 |
| Height | 5′11″ | 5′9″ |
| Reach | 74″ | 69″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Lawler holds a 5-inch reach edge (74" to 69"); Hendricks has to cross distance to land.
Favors LawlerHendricks averages 3.8 takedowns per 15 minutes; Lawler has stopped 65% of attempts on record.
Favors LawlerLawler has been finished 3 times in the archive and absorbs 4.7 strikes per minute; Hendricks has never been stopped in the stored record.
Favors HendricksWatch the first takedown attempt from Hendricks: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Hendricks keeps landing takedowns at 3.8 per 15 minutes; if Lawler stays upright, the striking rates (3.9 vs 3.5 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.
