CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Silva vs Werdum
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Fabricio Werdum
Much better submission offense | 8.5 | vs | 7.0 | More than 20% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
Significantly harder to hit | 9.2 | vs | 8.7 | More than 5% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
Puts up a fight | 10.0 | vs | 9.1 | More than 10% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
Stronger takedown offense | 8.6 | vs | 8.1 | More than 5% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
Better takedown defense | 9.5 | vs | 8.9 | More than 5% better at avoiding being taken down |
Stronger jaw | 9.5 | vs | 8.8 | Around 10% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions |
Better striker | 9.1 | vs | 8.7 | Around 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
Fast finishes | 9.0 | vs | 8.6 | Around 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Better submission defense | 9.4 | vs | 9.2 | Around 5% better avoiding and escaping submissions; less likely to have to tap |
Advantages for Antonio Silva
Significantly longer reach | 208 cm | vs | 196 cm | More than 5% longer reach; hit opponents from a safer distance |
Significantly heavier hands | 8.9 | vs | 7.9 | Around 15% better at knocking out good defenders |
Significantly heavier | 264 lbs | vs | 242 lbs | Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
Slightly younger | 38 years | vs | 40 years | 5% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon |
Werdum on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Silva’s defensive skills
Predictions For Fabricio Werdum |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Werdum | Silva | |
Significant Strikes83
Werdum's excellent striking offense will dominate Silva's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Excellent
Striking
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Average
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns2
Werdum's average takedown offense won't be a factor against Silva's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Average
Takedown ability
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Good
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
Werdum is unlikely to win by knockout |
Good
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Werdum has a reasonable chance to win by submission |
Excellent
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Werdum is unlikely to win by decision |
Good
Scoring ability
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Excellent
Scoring ability
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Silva on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Werdum’s defensive skills
Predictions For Antonio Silva |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Silva | Werdum | |
Significant Strikes55
Silva's good striking offense won't be a factor against Werdum's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Good
Striking
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Excellent
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns1
Silva's average takedown offense won't be a factor against Werdum's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Average
Takedown ability
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Excellent
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
Silva has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Silva is unlikely to win by submission |
Average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Silva is unlikely to win by decision |
Below average
Scoring ability
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Average
Scoring ability
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OFFENSE
Who’s better on the attack?
striking
Who can land devastating blows when it matters?Great striking by Werdum
32 strikes | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
31 strikes | Jun 23, 2012 | vs Russow |
1 strike | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Werdum
1 takedown | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
3 takedowns | Nov 07, 2009 | vs Silva |
1 takedown | May 05, 2006 | vs Overeem |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Silva
Round 3 | Feb 02, 2013 | vs Overeem |
Round 1 | Oct 05, 2012 | vs Browne |
Round 2 | Feb 12, 2011 | vs Emelianenko |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Werdum
Round 2 | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
Round 1 | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
Round 2 | May 05, 2006 | vs Overeem |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Werdum
461 seconds | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
148 seconds | Jun 23, 2012 | vs Russow |
69 seconds | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
Winnner
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