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CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Sanchez vs Melendez
2,047
CageRank
WINNER
Melendez
BY Decision
76% chance Melendez
WILL WIN
2,243
CageRank
WINNER
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Gilbert Melendez
| Much heavier hands | 8.3 | vs | 7.3 | Around 15% better at knocking out good defenders |
| Significantly better striker | 9.3 | vs | 8.7 | More than 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
| Significantly fast finishes | 8.3 | vs | 7.7 | More than 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
| Significantly harder to hit | 9.0 | vs | 8.5 | More than 5% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
| Stronger takedown offense | 8.9 | vs | 8.5 | Around 5% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
| Slightly longer reach | 185 cm | vs | 183 cm | Almost the same |
Advantages for Diego Sanchez
| Much better submission offense | 7.3 | vs | 6.5 | More than 10% better at securing submissions; more ways to win |
| Puts up a fight | 9.9 | vs | 9.7 | Around 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
| Heavier | 169 lbs | vs | 155 lbs | Around 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
| Stronger jaw | 9.3 | vs | 9.2 | Almost the same |
| Slightly taller | 178 cm | vs | 175 cm | Almost the same |
Melendez on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Sanchez’s defensive skills
 Gilbert Melendez |
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| In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Melendez | Sanchez | |
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Significant Strikes97
Melendez's excellent striking offense will dominate Sanchez'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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Takedowns2
Melendez'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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Knockout
Melendez has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Melendez is unlikely to win by submission |
Poor
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Melendez has a very good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
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 Melendez’s defensive skills
 Diego Sanchez |
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| In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Sanchez | Melendez | |
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Significant Strikes63
Sanchez's good striking offense is matched by Melendez's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Good
Striking
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Good
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns2
Sanchez's average takedown offense won't be a factor against Melendez's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Average
Takedown ability
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Excellent
Ability to stay on his feet
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Knockout
Sanchez is unlikely to win by knockout |
Average
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Sanchez is unlikely to win by submission |
Average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Sanchez 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?
Melendez
9.3
Sanchez
8.7
Great striking by Melendez
| 96 strikes | Oct 19, 2013 | vs Sanchez |
| 33 strikes | Apr 09, 2011 | vs Kawajiri |
| 69 strikes | Apr 17, 2010 | vs Aoki |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?
Melendez
8.9
Sanchez
8.5
Great takedowns by Melendez
| 1 takedown | Oct 19, 2013 | vs Sanchez |
| 5 takedowns | May 19, 2012 | vs Thomson |
| 2 takedowns | Apr 09, 2011 | vs Kawajiri |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?
Melendez
8.3
Sanchez
7.3
Great knockouts by Melendez
| Round 1 | Apr 09, 2011 | vs Kawajiri |
| Round 3 | Aug 15, 2009 | vs Ishida |
| Round 2 | Oct 10, 2003 | vs Palling |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster?
Melendez
8.3
Sanchez
7.7
Fast finishes by Melendez
| 194 seconds | Apr 09, 2011 | vs Kawajiri |
| 836 seconds | Aug 15, 2009 | vs Ishida |
| 92 seconds | Aug 20, 2005 | vs Sato |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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