Greatest P4P: ROUND 2.2

Fighting Chance
ROUND TWO: P4P, in theory
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*"others" in STAND-UP = unorthodox techniques/movement fighters use for increased unpredictability and control
* subs are given 0.5 weight because you need substantial control to properly submit an opponent

As you can see there are no zeroes on the RATINGS column, because I think neither fighter can be considered poor in anything. However, there some are 1s. Let me explain my basis.
0 = poor
1 = good/average/untested/questionable
2 = very good/proficient
3 = excellent/superb

I'm sure some of you will still argue about the ratings so let me explain further. I give 1s for phase-actions that they barely use or they've used only against not-so-tough opponents. 3s are for those phase-actions which get the job done nearly all the time; that means, for example, a KO or sub for a phase-action that is weighted 1. The rest fall in between and are 2s. Also, be reminded that I'm comparing them to everybody so Fedor's STAND-UP kicks are rated 1 to Anderson's 2 to Cro Cop's 3. Good enough?

Finally, I'd like to point out the numbers in dark blue under the SCORE column. They appear in this format off. x (def. x) and refer to the phase's offensive total (defensive total).

Looking at the totals for each phase, we can see that Anderson Silva has a better stand-up and clinch game compared to Fedor. On the other hand, on the ground Fedor has significantly better defense and reversals. All others stats are virtually equal.

Analyzing the actions for each phase, we see each fighter's specific strengths (and weaknesses). Fedor's path to victory is through a takedown which leads to Ground-and-Pound or submission. In contrast, Anderson's requires him to get to the clinch to inflict close-range elbow or most probably knee strikes. Of course, before either of these finishes happen, Fedor will have to deal with Anderson's striking efficiency while Anderson will, in turn, have to take care that Fedor doesn't burst into his explosive throws and takedowns.

Ok, so using our equations to get the over-all TOTALS, who's the better fighter p4p, in theory? You'd be surprised.

Over-all TOTALS: NEXT PAGE>>>