September 21, 2018
Bantamweight Bout
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| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 15 |
| Experience Gap | -14 | 14 |
| Experience ELO | 1 113 | 966 |
| ELO Change | +113 | -113 |
Andre Ewell overcame a 14-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 15 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Renan Barao.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 026 | 1 050 |
| ELO Change | +26 | -26 |
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 | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 016 | 1 176 |
| ELO Change | +16 | -16 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Andre Ewell receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 53 | 44 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 123 | 101 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 57 | 67 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 076 | 1 061 |
| ELO Change | +76 | -76 |
Andre Ewell controlled the striking exchanges with 53 vs 44 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Andre Ewell capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 3 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 1 | 5 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:28 | 4:54 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 1 | 16 |
| Ground ELO | 1 041 | 1 158 |
| ELO Change | +41 | -41 |
Andre Ewell landed 1 knockdown followed by 1 ground strike. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 210 |
| Activity ELO | 1 030 | 1 124 |
| ELO Change | +30 | -30 |
Andre Ewell demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Andre Ewell capitalized on this activity level, while Renan Barao's 210-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 031 | 1 088 |
| ELO Change | +31 | -28 |
Andre Ewell started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Renan Barao is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Andre Ewell | Renan Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Bantamweight | Bantamweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 024 | 1 022 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.
Why It Matters:
Extra bonuses are awarded for title victories and undefeated streaks. These bonuses are only calculated for certain fighters with notable performances. Only UFC champions and undefeated fighters (in the UFC) can receive these bonuses.