Benson Henderson Smooth 26-9

Weight 155 lbs
Height 5' 9"
Reach 70"
Age 35

Jorge Masvidal 32-13 Gamebred

169 lbs
5' 11"
73"
34

CAGERANK PREDICTION Who will win - Henderson vs Masvidal

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WINNER

71% chance Henderson
WILL WIN

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Differences What advantages does each fighter have?

Advantages for Benson Henderson

Much better submission offense	8.3	vs	6.9	More than 20% better at securing submissions; more ways to win
Much harder to hit	9.6	vs	8.8	Around 10% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage
Significantly fast finishes	8.1	vs	7.6	More than 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss
Better takedown defense	8.8	vs	8.5	Around 5% better at avoiding being taken down
Better striker	9.0	vs	8.8	Almost the same

Advantages for Jorge Masvidal

Significantly heavier hands	7.5	vs	6.8	Around 10% better at knocking out good defenders
Stronger jaw	9.5	vs	9.1	Around 5% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions
Longer reach	185 cm	vs	178 cm	Around 5% longer reach; hit opponents from a safer distance
Puts up a fight	9.8	vs	9.3	Around 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds
Taller	180 cm	vs	175 cm	Around 5% taller
Heavier	169 lbs	vs	155 lbs	Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control

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

Predictions For Benson Henderson
In 15:00, how much damage will he do?	Henderson		Masvidal
Significant Strikes77 Henderson's excellent striking offense will dominate Masvidal's defense Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00	Excellent Striking	vs	Average Blocking and avoiding
Takedowns3 Henderson's average takedown offense is matched by Masvidal's defense Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00	Average Takedown ability	vs	Average 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

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

Predictions For Jorge Masvidal
In 15:00, how much damage will he do?	Masvidal		Henderson
Significant Strikes44 Masvidal's good striking offense won't be a factor against Henderson's defense Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00	Good Striking	vs	Excellent Blocking and avoiding
Takedowns3 Masvidal'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 Masvidal is unlikely to win by knockout	Average Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Masvidal is unlikely to win by submission	Below average Submission ability	vs	Excellent Resistance
Decision Masvidal has a reasonable chance to win by decision	Excellent Scoring ability	vs	Excellent Scoring ability