CAGERANK PREDICTION
Who will win - Machida vs Silva
Differences
What advantages does each fighter have?
Advantages for Lyoto Machida
Much harder to hit | 10.0 | vs | 8.7 | Around 15% better at dodging and blocking powerful blows; endures less damage |
Much better takedown defense | 9.6 | vs | 8.2 | More than 15% better at avoiding being taken down |
Significantly stronger takedown offense | 8.0 | vs | 7.3 | Around 10% stronger at taking people to the ground; can force the fight to the mat |
Stronger jaw | 9.6 | vs | 9.2 | Around 5% better at avoiding being knocked out; fewer dangerous concussions |
Puts up a fight | 9.5 | vs | 9.2 | Around 5% better defense against being finished quickly; can fight into late rounds |
Advantages for Thiago Silva
Fast finishes | 8.9 | vs | 8.2 | Around 10% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss |
Better striker | 9.0 | vs | 8.7 | Around 5% better at delivering meaningful attacks; can hit better defenders |
Heavier | 205 lbs | vs | 184 lbs | More than 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control |
Heavier hands | 8.9 | vs | 8.6 | Around 5% better at knocking out good defenders |
Younger | 35 years | vs | 39 years | More than 10% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon |
Machida on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Silva’s defensive skills
Predictions For Lyoto Machida |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Machida | Silva | |
Significant Strikes72
Machida's good striking offense may be a factor against Silva's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Good
Striking
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Average
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns2
Machida's average takedown offense is matched by Silva's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
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
Machida has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Machida is unlikely to win by submission |
Below average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Machida has a good chance of winning by decision |
Excellent
Scoring ability
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vs |
Good
Scoring ability
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Silva on the attack
Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Machida’s defensive skills
Predictions For Thiago Silva |
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In 15:00, how much damage will he do? | Silva | Machida | |
Significant Strikes39
Silva's excellent striking offense is matched by Machida's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 135 Significant Strikes in 15:00 |
Excellent
Striking
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Excellent
Blocking and avoiding
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Takedowns0
Silva's poor takedown offense won't be a factor against Machida's defense
Note: we'd predict at most 8 Takedowns in 15:00 |
Poor
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
Silva has a reasonable chance to win by knockout |
Excellent
Knockout ability
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Excellent
Jaw
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Submission
Silva is unlikely to win by submission |
Below average
Submission ability
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Excellent
Resistance
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Decision
Silva is unlikely to win by decision |
Below average
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 Silva
96 strikes | Oct 09, 2013 | vs Hamill |
37 strikes | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Cavalcante |
48 strikes | Sep 08, 2007 | vs Drwal |
takedowns
Who's going to take it to the ground?Great takedowns by Machida
1 takedown | Feb 23, 2013 | vs Henderson |
2 takedowns | Jan 31, 2009 | vs Silva |
3 takedowns | Mar 26, 2005 | vs Penn |
knockouts
Who's better at knocking out opponents?Great knockouts by Silva
Round 1 | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Cavalcante |
Round 1 | Aug 29, 2009 | vs Jardine |
Round 2 | Sep 08, 2007 | vs Drwal |
submissions
Who can finish it on the ground?Great submissions by Silva
Round 1 | May 24, 2008 | vs Mendes |
Round 1 | Sep 27, 2006 | vs Dalgliesh |
Fast finishes
Who can end the fight faster? Fast finishes by Silva
269 seconds | Jun 08, 2013 | vs Cavalcante |
95 seconds | Aug 29, 2009 | vs Jardine |
144 seconds | May 24, 2008 | vs Mendes |
Fight History
Who won last time these two fought?
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