Denis Goltsov The Russian Bogatyr 7-4

Weight 227 lbs
Height 6' 5"
Reach
Age 27

Mike Kyle 25-16-1 MAK

205 lbs
6' 3"
77"
38

CAGERANK PREDICTION Who will win - Goltsov vs Kyle

CageRank

51% chance Kyle
WILL WIN

CageRank

WINNER

Differences What advantages does each fighter have?

Advantages for Mike Kyle

Better submission defense	8.3	vs	8.0	Around 5% better avoiding and escaping submissions; less likely to have to tap
Puts up a fight	8.6	vs	8.4	Almost the same
Heavier hands	8.1	vs	8.0	Almost the same

Advantages for Denis Goltsov

Much better submission offense	7.4	vs	6.4	More than 15% better at securing submissions; more ways to win
Significantly younger	27 years	vs	38 years	Around 30% younger ; less time being ground down in the octagon
Heavier	227 lbs	vs	205 lbs	More than 10% heavier ; harder for lighter weight opponents to control
Fast finishes	8.3	vs	8.1	Around 5% better at finishing the fight quickly; minimize risk of injury or loss
Taller	196 cm	vs	191 cm	Around 5% taller

Kyle on the attack Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Goltsov’s defensive skills

Predictions For Mike Kyle
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout Kyle has a reasonable chance to win by knockout	Excellent Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Kyle is unlikely to win by submission	Poor Submission ability	vs	Good Resistance
Decision Kyle is unlikely to win by decision	Below average Scoring ability	vs	Excellent Scoring ability

Goltsov on the attack Our prediction about how he’ll perform against Kyle’s defensive skills

Predictions For Denis Goltsov
If he wins, how will it go down?
Knockout Goltsov is unlikely to win by knockout	Good Knockout ability	vs	Excellent Jaw
Submission Goltsov is unlikely to win by submission	Average Submission ability	vs	Good Resistance
Decision Goltsov is unlikely to win by decision	Below average Scoring ability	vs	Excellent Scoring ability