Technically on paper Rockhold lands a lot more strikes 3.37 per min to 1.41. Vitor slightly edges him in accuracy but it shows Rockhold is a MUCH busier figter.
Also he gets hit less, a lot less, Vitor takes 2.16 per minute to Rockholds 1.63.
Vitor is a much better Grappler on paper, 1.29 takedowns per 15mins to Rockholds 0.21 his TD% is MUCH higher at 60 to Rockholds 25 but Rockhold on paper has better defence 70% to Vitors 50%
Subs attempted are similar.
One thing id point out is Vitors stats were probabally harder earned in fights with Heavyweights and in UFC title fights and the likes.
Rockhold is like a185lbs Dominic Cruz for me, his footwork is great and he peppers opponents with half power strikes and gets out.
Its a real clash of styles in that respect because everything Vitor throws is for the kill. The Stopping power isnt comparible and I think that evens up the amount of strikes Rockhold will outland him by. If the figth remains Standing like I expect Rockhold is either likely to tip tap to a decision as Bisping intended or he will get caught and put to sleep.
I dont expect most to Pick him but as usual im going with the old Lion in this one. I think Vitor will cach him before the fight is up.
Also he gets hit less, a lot less, Vitor takes 2.16 per minute to Rockholds 1.63.
Vitor is a much better Grappler on paper, 1.29 takedowns per 15mins to Rockholds 0.21 his TD% is MUCH higher at 60 to Rockholds 25 but Rockhold on paper has better defence 70% to Vitors 50%
Subs attempted are similar.
One thing id point out is Vitors stats were probabally harder earned in fights with Heavyweights and in UFC title fights and the likes.
Rockhold is like a185lbs Dominic Cruz for me, his footwork is great and he peppers opponents with half power strikes and gets out.
Its a real clash of styles in that respect because everything Vitor throws is for the kill. The Stopping power isnt comparible and I think that evens up the amount of strikes Rockhold will outland him by. If the figth remains Standing like I expect Rockhold is either likely to tip tap to a decision as Bisping intended or he will get caught and put to sleep.
I dont expect most to Pick him but as usual im going with the old Lion in this one. I think Vitor will cach him before the fight is up.