Experience: 21 vs 8 archived bouts
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The stored numbers are close enough that this is a fight about execution and adjustments rather than one obvious mismatch.
Magny's wrestling (2.1 takedowns per 15) against Gastelum's striking is the central exchange: Gastelum stops 60% of attempts on record.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 9-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Magny | Gastelum |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 6′3″ | 5′9″ |
| Reach | 80″ | 71.5″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rank | #15 Welterweight | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Magny holds a 9-inch reach edge (80" to 71.5"); Gastelum has to cross distance to land, and opposite stances open the lead-side lane.
Favors MagnyMagny averages 2.1 takedowns per 15 minutes; Gastelum has stopped 60% of attempts on record.
Favors GastelumMagny has been finished 2 times in the archive and absorbs 2.4 strikes per minute; Gastelum has never been stopped in the stored record.
Favors GastelumWatch the first takedown attempt from Magny: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Magny keeps landing takedowns at 2.1 per 15 minutes; if Gastelum stays upright, the striking rates (3.4 vs 3.6 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.
