Benson Henderson Smooth 25-9

Weight 155 lbs
Height 5' 9"
Reach 70"
Age 34

Rafael dos Anjos 29-10

169 lbs
5' 9"

34

CAGERANK PREDICTION Who will win - Henderson vs dos Anjos

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WINNER

70% chance Henderson
WILL WIN

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Differences What advantages does each fighter have?

Advantages for Benson Henderson

Significantly harder to hit	9.6	vs	9.0	More than 5% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage
Significantly better submission offense	8.3	vs	7.7	Around 10% better at securing submissions; more ways to win
Significantly better striker	9.0	vs	8.5	More than 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders
Fast finishes	8.1	vs	7.9	Almost the same

Advantages for Rafael dos Anjos

Heavier hands	7.0	vs	6.8	Around 5% better at knocking out good defenders
Puts up a fight	9.6	vs	9.3	Around 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds
Heavier	169 lbs	vs	155 lbs	Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control
Better takedown defense	9.0	vs	8.8	Almost the same
Slightly stronger takedown offense	8.8	vs	8.7	Almost the same

Henderson on the attack Our prediction about how he’ll perform against dos Anjos’s defensive skills

Predictions For Benson Henderson
In 15:00, how much damage will he do?	Henderson		dos Anjos
Significant Strikes68 Henderson's excellent striking offense will dominate dos Anjos's defense Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00	Excellent Striking	vs	Good Blocking and avoiding
Takedowns2 Henderson's average takedown offense won't be a factor against dos Anjos's defense Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00	Average Takedown ability	vs	Good Ability to stay on his feet
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout Henderson is unlikely to win by knockout	Below average Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Henderson has a reasonable chance to win by submission	Excellent Submission ability	vs	Excellent Resistance
Decision Henderson has a reasonable chance to win by decision	Excellent Scoring ability	vs	Excellent Scoring ability

dos Anjos on the attack Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Henderson’s defensive skills

Predictions For Rafael dos Anjos
In 15:00, how much damage will he do?	dos Anjos		Henderson
Significant Strikes37 dos Anjos's average striking offense won't be a factor against Henderson's defense Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00	Average Striking	vs	Excellent Blocking and avoiding
Takedowns3 dos Anjos's good takedown offense is matched by Henderson's defense Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00	Good Takedown ability	vs	Good Ability to stay on his feet
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout dos Anjos is unlikely to win by knockout	Average Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission dos Anjos is unlikely to win by submission	Good Submission ability	vs	Excellent Resistance
Decision dos Anjos has a reasonable chance to win by decision	Excellent Scoring ability	vs	Excellent Scoring ability