CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Werdum vs Kyle
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Fabricio Werdum
Much better submission offense | 8.5 | vs | 6.4 | More than 30% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
Much better takedown defense | 9.5 | vs | 8.1 | More than 15% better at avoiding being taken down |
Fast finishes | 9.0 | vs | 8.1 | More than 10% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Puts up a fight | 10.0 | vs | 8.6 | More than 15% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
Much stronger takedown offense | 8.6 | vs | 7.6 | More than 10% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
Much better submission defense | 9.4 | vs | 8.3 | Around 15% better avoiding and escaping submissions; less likely to have to tap |
Significantly stronger jaw | 9.5 | vs | 8.6 | More than 10% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions |
Significantly harder to hit | 9.2 | vs | 8.8 | More than 5% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
Significantly heavier | 242 lbs | vs | 205 lbs | Around 20% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
Better striker | 9.1 | vs | 8.8 | Around 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
Slightly taller | 193 cm | vs | 191 cm | Almost the same |
Advantages for Mike Kyle
Heavier hands | 8.1 | vs | 7.9 | Around 5% better at knocking out good defenders |
Slightly younger | 38 years | vs | 40 years | 5% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon |
Werdum on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Kyle’s defensive skills
Predictions For Fabricio Werdum |
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In 8:31, how much damage will he do? | Werdum | Kyle | |
Significant Strikes46
Werdum's excellent striking offense will dominate Kyle's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 77 Significant Strikes in 8:31 |
Excellent
Striking
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Average
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns2
Werdum's average takedown offense is matched by Kyle's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 5 Takedowns in 8:31 |
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
Werdum is unlikely to win by knockout |
Good
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Werdum has a good chance of winning by submission |
Excellent
Submission ability
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Good
Resistance
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Decision
Werdum is unlikely to win by decision |
Good
Scoring ability
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Excellent
Scoring ability
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Kyle on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Werdum’s defensive skills
Predictions For Mike Kyle |
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In 8:31, how much damage will he do? | Kyle | Werdum | |
Significant Strikes32
Kyle's good striking offense won't be a factor against Werdum's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 77 Significant Strikes in 8:31 |
Good
Striking
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Excellent
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns0
Kyle's below average takedown offense won't be a factor against Werdum's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 5 Takedowns in 8:31 |
Below average
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
Kyle has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Kyle is unlikely to win by submission |
Poor
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Kyle is unlikely to win by decision |
Below average
Scoring ability
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vs |
Average
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 Werdum
32 strikes | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
31 strikes | Jun 23, 2012 | vs Russow |
1 strike | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Werdum
1 takedown | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
3 takedowns | Nov 07, 2009 | vs Silva |
1 takedown | May 05, 2006 | vs Overeem |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Kyle
Round 1 | May 24, 2013 | vs Wiuff |
Round 2 | Jun 06, 2009 | vs Cavalcante |
Round 1 | Feb 05, 2005 | vs Irvin |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Werdum
Round 2 | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
Round 1 | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
Round 2 | May 05, 2006 | vs Overeem |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Werdum
461 seconds | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Nogueira |
148 seconds | Jun 23, 2012 | vs Russow |
69 seconds | Jun 26, 2010 | vs Emelianenko |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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