Diego Sanchez The Nightmare 30-11

Weight 155 lbs
Height 5' 10"
Reach 72"
Age 36

Kenny Florian 15-6 KenFlo

144 lbs
5' 10"
74"
42

CAGERANK PREDICTION Who will win - Sanchez vs Florian

CageRank

52% chance Florian
WILL WIN

CageRank

WINNER

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	42 years	Around 15% 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
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	vs	Average Blocking and avoiding
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	vs	Excellent Ability to stay on his feet
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout Florian is unlikely to win by knockout	Average Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Florian has a reasonable chance to win by submission	Excellent Submission ability	vs	Excellent Resistance
Decision Florian has a reasonable chance to win by decision	Average Scoring ability	vs	Average Scoring ability

Sanchez on the attack Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Florian’s defensive skills

Predictions For Diego Sanchez
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	vs	Excellent Blocking and avoiding
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	vs	Average Ability to stay on his feet
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout Sanchez is unlikely to win by knockout	Average Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Sanchez is unlikely to win by submission	Average Submission ability	vs	Excellent Resistance
Decision Sanchez has a good chance of winning by decision	Excellent Scoring ability	vs	Good Scoring ability