By the Numbers: Tai Tuivasa vs. Blagoy Ivanov

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Back after the first loss of his professional career, Tai Tuivasa takes on former World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 238 in Chicago, Illinois. Will the Aussie catch his opponent with one of those heavy hands or will the Bulgarian use his grappling to eke out a victory? The numbers below may just tell the story:

Age and pro experience

The 32-year-old Ivanov is six years older than Tuivasa, who made his pro mixed martial arts debut on Aug. 31, 2012. That time, Ivanov was recovering from a near-death experience following a barroom brawl.…