CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Sanchez vs Florian
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Kenny Florian
Much better submission offense | 8.8 | vs | 7.3 | More than 20% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
Much harder to hit | 9.4 | vs | 8.5 | More than 10% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
Fast finishes | 8.5 | vs | 7.7 | Around 10% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Stronger takedown offense | 9.0 | vs | 8.5 | More than 5% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
Longer reach | 188 cm | vs | 183 cm | Around 5% longer reach; hit opponents from a safer distance |
Advantages for Diego Sanchez
Better takedown defense | 9.2 | vs | 8.7 | More than 5% better at avoiding being taken down |
Better submission defense | 9.5 | vs | 8.9 | More than 5% better avoiding and escaping submissions; less likely to have to tap |
Puts up a fight | 9.9 | vs | 9.4 | More than 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
Younger | 36 years | vs | 41 years | More than 10% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon |
Better striker | 8.7 | vs | 8.5 | Almost the same |
Stronger jaw | 9.3 | vs | 9.0 | Around 5% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions |
Heavier | 155 lbs | vs | 144 lbs | Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
Florian on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Sanchez’s defensive skills
Predictions For Kenny Florian |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Florian | Sanchez | |
Significant Strikes71
Florian's average striking offense is matched by Sanchez's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Average
Striking
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Average
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns2
Florian's good takedown offense won't be a factor against Sanchez's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Good
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
Florian is unlikely to win by knockout |
Average
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Florian has a reasonable chance to win by submission |
Excellent
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Florian has a reasonable chance to win by decision |
Average
Scoring ability
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Average
Scoring ability
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Sanchez on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Florian’s defensive skills
Predictions For Diego Sanchez |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Sanchez | Florian | |
Significant Strikes50
Sanchez's good striking offense won't be a factor against Florian'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
Sanchez's average takedown offense is matched by Florian's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Average
Takedown ability
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vs |
Average
Ability to stay on his feet
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If he wins, how will it go down? | |||
Knockout
Sanchez is unlikely to win by knockout |
Average
Knockout ability
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vs |
Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Sanchez is unlikely to win by submission |
Average
Submission ability
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vs |
Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Sanchez has a good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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vs |
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 Sanchez
65 strikes | Mar 03, 2013 | vs Gomi |
51 strikes | Mar 03, 2011 | vs Kampmann |
66 strikes | Aug 17, 2006 | vs Parisyan |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Florian
1 takedown | Mar 31, 2010 | vs Gomi |
1 takedown | Nov 15, 2008 | vs Stevenson |
5 takedowns | Aug 09, 2008 | vs Huerta |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Sanchez
Round 3 | Jun 21, 2008 | vs Fioravanti |
Round 1 | Dec 13, 2006 | vs Riggs |
Round 2 | Aug 20, 2005 | vs Gassaway |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Florian
Round 3 | Mar 31, 2010 | vs Gomi |
Round 1 | Nov 15, 2008 | vs Stevenson |
Round 1 | Sep 19, 2007 | vs Thomas |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Florian
772 seconds | Mar 31, 2010 | vs Gomi |
243 seconds | Nov 15, 2008 | vs Stevenson |
271 seconds | Sep 19, 2007 | vs Thomas |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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