CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Edgar vs Bocek
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Frankie Edgar
Much heavier hands | 7.7 | vs | 6.7 | Around 15% better at knocking out good defenders |
Better striker | 9.1 | vs | 8.3 | Around 10% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
Significantly stronger jaw | 9.2 | vs | 8.4 | More than 10% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions |
Puts up a fight | 9.6 | vs | 9.1 | More than 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
Better takedown defense | 9.2 | vs | 8.9 | Around 5% better at avoiding being taken down |
Better submission defense | 9.4 | vs | 9.1 | Around 5% better avoiding and escaping submissions; less likely to have to tap |
Advantages for Mark Bocek
Much better submission offense | 8.2 | vs | 7.2 | Around 15% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
Significantly fast finishes | 8.0 | vs | 7.5 | More than 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Taller | 175 cm | vs | 168 cm | Around 5% taller |
Longer reach | 191 cm | vs | 183 cm | Around 5% longer reach; hit opponents from a safer distance |
Stronger takedown offense | 9.2 | vs | 9.0 | Almost the same |
Heavier | 155 lbs | vs | 144 lbs | Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
Edgar on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Bocek’s defensive skills
Predictions For Frankie Edgar |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Edgar | Bocek | |
Significant Strikes74
Edgar's excellent striking offense will dominate Bocek's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Excellent
Striking
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Good
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns3
Edgar's good takedown offense is matched by Bocek'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
Edgar has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Good
Knockout ability
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Good
Jaw
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Submission
Edgar is unlikely to win by submission |
Average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Edgar has a very good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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Average
Scoring ability
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Bocek on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Edgar’s defensive skills
Predictions For Mark Bocek |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Bocek | Edgar | |
Significant Strikes47
Bocek's average striking offense won't be a factor against Edgar's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Average
Striking
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Good
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns3
Bocek's excellent takedown offense is matched by Edgar's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Excellent
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
Bocek is unlikely to win by knockout |
Below average
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Bocek has a reasonable chance to win by submission |
Excellent
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Bocek has a good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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Good
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 Edgar
61 strikes | Oct 08, 2011 | vs Maynard |
61 strikes | Apr 10, 2010 | vs Penn |
74 strikes | May 23, 2009 | vs Sherk |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Bocek
5 takedowns | Apr 21, 2012 | vs Alessio |
5 takedowns | Dec 10, 2011 | vs Lentz |
1 takedown | Dec 11, 2010 | vs Hazelett |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Edgar
Round 4 | Oct 08, 2011 | vs Maynard |
Round 1 | Jul 07, 2007 | vs Bocek |
Round 1 | Jul 10, 2005 | vs Uresk |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Bocek
Round 1 | Dec 11, 2010 | vs Hazelett |
Round 1 | Dec 05, 2009 | vs Brammer |
Round 1 | Mar 28, 2007 | vs Davis |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Bocek
153 seconds | Dec 11, 2010 | vs Hazelett |
216 seconds | Dec 05, 2009 | vs Brammer |
155 seconds | Mar 28, 2007 | vs Davis |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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