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The evidence points to a grappling gap (3.8 vs 1.2 takedowns per 15); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Tybura finished 4× on record
| Attribute | Spivac | Tybura |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 38 |
| Height | 6′3″ | 6′3″ |
| Reach | 78″ | 78″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | #9 Heavyweight | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Tybura has been finished 4 times in the archive and absorbs 3.3 strikes per minute.
Favors SpivacSpivac averages 3.8 takedowns per 15 minutes; Tybura has stopped 70% of attempts on record.
Favors TyburaTybura has 3 archived five-round fights to Spivac’s 2; championship rounds are familiar territory for one side.
Favors TyburaSpivac has 2 first-round finishes in the last 5 archived results — the opening minutes carry real finishing risk.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Spivac keeps landing takedowns at 3.8 per 15 minutes; if Tybura stays upright, the striking rates (3.6 vs 3.5 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.