Grappling: 2.5 takedowns / 15 vs 53% defense
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The evidence points to a finishing gap (36% vs 88% of archived wins); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Opposite stances create an open-side geometry from the first exchange — lead-foot position and the rear-hand lane matter more than usual.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Tuivasa finished 5× on record
| Attribute | Tybura | Tuivasa |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 38 | 31 |
| Height | 6′3″ | 6′2″ |
| Reach | 78″ | 75″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Tuivasa has been finished 5 times in the archive and absorbs 4.6 strikes per minute.
Favors TyburaTybura holds a 3-inch reach edge (78" to 75"); Tuivasa has to cross distance to land, and opposite stances open the lead-side lane.
Favors TyburaTuivasa has finished 88% of archived wins (7 KO/TKO, 0 submission).
Favors TuivasaWho sets the range in round one: Tybura holds the longer reach, so early success for the shorter fighter usually requires feints and fast entries.
With the stored numbers close, the middle rounds come down to adjustments: who solves the opening read first, with strike defense at 54% and 42%.
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
