October 16, 1997
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 2 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 1 | -1 |
| Experience ELO | 1 051 | 970 |
| ELO Change | +30 | -30 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 041 | 980 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This was not a title fight, so both fighters received standard ELO adjustments. However, since ELO is a relative system, victories over former champions can have an indirect impact, and Title Fight ELO can differ from Basic ELO.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 1 | 1 |
| Time of Finish | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 087 | 987 |
| ELO Change | +13 | -13 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Alex Hunter receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 11 | 12 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 18 | 22 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 20 | 26 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 092 | 984 |
| ELO Change | +16 | -16 |
The striking was extremely close with minimal separation between fighters. However, since Harry Moskowitz lost the overall fight, any slight striking edge couldn't be converted into ELO gains. Alex Hunter's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 5 | 1 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 5 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 158 | 960 |
| ELO Change | +40 | -40 |
Alex Hunter controlled Harry Moskowitz on the ground with 1 takedown, 5 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 82 | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 1 080 | 980 |
| ELO Change | +59 | -20 |
Alex Hunter demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 82 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Alex Hunter capitalized on this activity level, while Harry Moskowitz's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 2 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 047 | 980 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -20 |
Alex Hunter extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Harry Moskowitz is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Alex Hunter | Harry Moskowitz |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 041 | 980 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.
Why It Matters:
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