Durability: Garbrandt finished 3× on record
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (2.7 vs 1.2 takedowns per 15) and a volume gap (4.5 vs 3.2 strikes per minute); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceExperience: 7 vs 0 five-round fights
| Attribute | Nunes | Spencer |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 5′8″ | 5′6″ |
| Reach | 69″ | 68″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Nunes has 7 archived five-round fights to Spencer’s 0; championship rounds are familiar territory for one side.
Favors NunesNunes averages 2.7 takedowns per 15 minutes; Spencer has stopped 27% of attempts on record.
Favors SpencerNunes lands 4.5 significant strikes per minute to Spencer’s 3.2: a real volume gap.
Favors NunesNunes has 2 first-round finishes in the last 5 archived results — the opening minutes carry real finishing risk.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Nunes keeps landing takedowns at 2.7 per 15 minutes; if Spencer stays upright, the striking rates (4.5 vs 3.2 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.
