CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Daley vs MacDonald
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Rory MacDonald
Much stronger takedown offense | 8.8 | vs | 7.6 | More than 15% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
Much better submission offense | 7.5 | vs | 6.3 | More than 20% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
Better striker | 9.1 | vs | 8.7 | Around 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
Younger | 28 years | vs | 35 years | 20% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon |
Taller | 180 cm | vs | 175 cm | Around 5% taller |
Harder to hit | 9.0 | vs | 8.7 | Around 5% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
Longer reach | 194 cm | vs | 189 cm | Around 5% longer reach; hit opponents from a safer distance |
Better takedown defense | 8.8 | vs | 8.4 | Around 5% better at avoiding being taken down |
Advantages for Paul Daley
Much heavier hands | 9.5 | vs | 8.2 | More than 15% better at knocking out good defenders |
Fast finishes | 8.7 | vs | 8.4 | Around 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Heavier | 170 lbs | vs | 169 lbs | Almost the same |
Slightly stronger jaw | 9.3 | vs | 9.1 | Almost the same |
MacDonald on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Daley’s defensive skills
Predictions For Rory MacDonald |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | MacDonald | Daley | |
Significant Strikes83
MacDonald's excellent striking offense will dominate Daley'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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Takedowns4
MacDonald's good takedown offense may be a factor against Daley's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Good
Takedown ability
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Average
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
MacDonald has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
MacDonald is unlikely to win by submission |
Average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
MacDonald has a good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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vs |
Good
Scoring ability
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Daley on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against MacDonald’s defensive skills
Predictions For Paul Daley |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Daley | MacDonald | |
Significant Strikes62
Daley's good striking offense is matched by MacDonald's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Good
Striking
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Good
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns1
Daley's below average takedown offense won't be a factor against MacDonald's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Below 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
Daley has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Daley is unlikely to win by submission |
Poor
Submission ability
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vs |
Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Daley is unlikely to win by decision |
Average
Scoring ability
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vs |
Excellent
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 MacDonald
46 strikes | Jul 27, 2013 | vs Ellenberger |
116 strikes | Dec 08, 2012 | vs Penn |
24 strikes | Aug 06, 2011 | vs Pyle |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Daley
Round 1 | Jan 02, 2010 | vs Hazelett |
Round 1 | Sep 19, 2009 | vs Kampmann |
Round 2 | Dec 05, 2008 | vs Alessio |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Daley
144 seconds | Jan 02, 2010 | vs Hazelett |
151 seconds | Sep 19, 2009 | vs Kampmann |
438 seconds | Dec 05, 2008 | vs Alessio |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
Winnner
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