Grappling: 2.5 takedowns / 15 vs 64% defense
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The evidence points to a finishing gap (40% vs 75% of archived wins); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Riggs's wrestling (2.5 takedowns per 15) against Sanchez's striking is the central exchange: Sanchez stops 46% of attempts on record.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Riggs finished 3× on record
| Attribute | Sanchez | Riggs |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 5′10″ | 6′0″ |
| Reach | 72″ | 70″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Riggs has been finished 3 times in the archive and absorbs 1.7 strikes per minute; Sanchez has never been stopped in the stored record.
Favors SanchezRiggs averages 2.5 takedowns per 15 minutes; Sanchez has stopped 46% of attempts on record.
Favors SanchezSanchez holds a 2-inch reach edge (72" to 70"); Riggs has to cross distance to land.
Favors SanchezWatch the first takedown attempt from Riggs: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Riggs keeps landing takedowns at 2.5 per 15 minutes; if Sanchez stays upright, the striking rates (2.7 vs 2.4 landed per minute) take over.
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.
