CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Henderson vs Masvidal
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 |
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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
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Average
Blocking and avoiding
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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
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Average
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
Henderson is unlikely to win by knockout |
Below average
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Henderson has a reasonable chance to win by submission |
Excellent
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Henderson has a reasonable chance to win by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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Excellent
Scoring ability
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Masvidal on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Henderson’s defensive skills
Predictions For Jorge Masvidal |
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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
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Excellent
Blocking and avoiding
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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
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Good
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
Masvidal is unlikely to win by knockout |
Average
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Masvidal is unlikely to win by submission |
Below average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Masvidal has a reasonable chance to win by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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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 Henderson
68 strikes | Apr 20, 2013 | vs Melendez |
87 strikes | Feb 26, 2012 | vs Edgar |
65 strikes | Aug 14, 2011 | vs Miller |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Masvidal
6 takedowns | Apr 20, 2013 | vs Means |
7 takedowns | Jun 18, 2011 | vs Noons |
3 takedowns | Mar 05, 2011 | vs Evangelista |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Masvidal
Round 2 | Nov 07, 2009 | vs Kitaoka |
Round 1 | Apr 03, 2009 | vs Agallar |
Round 1 | Sep 28, 2008 | vs Schultz |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Henderson
Round 1 | Apr 24, 2010 | vs Cerrone |
Round 3 | Jan 10, 2010 | vs Varner |
Round 2 | Jan 25, 2009 | vs Njokuani |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Henderson
117 seconds | Apr 24, 2010 | vs Cerrone |
761 seconds | Jan 10, 2010 | vs Varner |
342 seconds | Jan 25, 2009 | vs Njokuani |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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