July 24, 2015
Lightweight Bout
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| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 10 |
| Experience Gap | -9 | 9 |
| Experience ELO | 1 082 | 917 |
| ELO Change | +82 | -82 |
Andrew Holbrook overcame a 9-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 10 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Ramsey Nijem.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 022 | 996 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
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 | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 014 | 1 111 |
| ELO Change | +14 | -14 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Andrew Holbrook receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 20 | 29 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 39 | 63 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 73 | 76 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 026 | 1 052 |
| ELO Change | +26 | -26 |
Ramsey Nijem controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (29 vs 20). However, since Ramsey Nijem lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Andrew Holbrook's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 6 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 3 | 6 |
| Ground Control Time | 3:23 | 8:38 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 10 | 8 |
| Ground ELO | 1 030 | 1 119 |
| ELO Change | +30 | -30 |
Andrew Holbrook did not secure a significant ground advantage against Ramsey Nijem on the ground with 0 takedowns, 3:23 of control time, 10 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 329 |
| Activity ELO | 1 027 | 1 070 |
| ELO Change | +27 | -27 |
Andrew Holbrook 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, Andrew Holbrook capitalized on this activity level, while Ramsey Nijem's 329-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 025 | 1 011 |
| ELO Change | +25 | -23 |
Andrew Holbrook started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ramsey Nijem is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Andrew Holbrook | Ramsey Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 022 | 996 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.