Durability: Johnson finished 6× on record
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (2.5 vs 4.3 takedowns per 15) and a volume gap (1.8 vs 3.6 strikes per minute) and a finishing gap (52% vs 100% of archived wins); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceExperience: 6 vs 0 five-round fights
| Attribute | Maia | Askren |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 41 | 35 |
| Height | 6′1″ | 5′11″ |
| Reach | 72″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Maia has 6 archived five-round fights to Askren’s 0; championship rounds are familiar territory for one side.
Favors MaiaAskren averages 4.3 takedowns per 15 minutes; Maia has stopped 61% of attempts on record.
Favors MaiaAskren lands 3.6 significant strikes per minute to Maia’s 1.8: a real volume gap.
Favors AskrenWatch the first takedown attempt from Maia: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Maia keeps landing takedowns at 2.5 per 15 minutes; if Askren stays upright, the striking rates (1.8 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.
