Real analysis. Smarter reads. A deeper understanding of the card.
The stored numbers are close enough that this is a fight about execution and adjustments rather than one obvious mismatch.
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: Liddell finished 3× on record
| Attribute | Jardine | Liddell |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 37 |
| Height | 6′2″ | 6′2″ |
| Reach | 76″ | 76″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Liddell has been finished 3 times in the archive and absorbs 2.7 strikes per minute.
Favors JardineLiddell has 18 archived bouts to Jardine’s 6: the deeper book of tape belongs to Liddell.
Favors LiddellLiddell has finished 67% of archived wins (10 KO/TKO, 0 submission).
Favors LiddellRead 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 59% and 56%.
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.