Grappling: 4.5 takedowns / 15 vs 58% defense
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (0 vs 1.6 takedowns per 15) and a volume gap (2.6 vs 3.8 strikes per minute); 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 evidenceDistance: 5-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Randamie | Ladd |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 24 |
| Height | 5′9″ | 5′6″ |
| Reach | 71″ | 66″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Randamie holds a 5-inch reach edge (71" to 66"); Ladd has to cross distance to land.
Favors RandamieLadd lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute to Randamie’s 2.6: a real volume gap.
Favors LaddLadd averages 1.6 takedowns per 15 minutes; Randamie has stopped 65% of attempts on record.
Favors RandamieWho sets the range in round one: Randamie holds the longer reach, so early success for the shorter fighter usually requires feints and fast entries.
The middle rounds belong to whoever sets the pace: Ladd averages 3.8 landed per minute to Randamie at 2.6, so Randamie needs the counters to land clean (46% accuracy on record).
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
