August 22, 2014
Lightweight Bout
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| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 2 | 3 |
| Experience Gap | -1 | 1 |
| Experience ELO | 953 | 1 068 |
| ELO Change | -26 | +26 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 959 | 1 020 |
| 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 | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 3:38 | 3:38 |
| Win Type ELO | 927 | 1 097 |
| ELO Change | -31 | +49 |
Beneil Dariush earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:38, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Anthony Rocco Martin was submitted.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 34 | 26 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 72 | 61 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 38 | 30 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 926 | 916 |
| ELO Change | -25 | +25 |
Anthony Rocco Martin controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (34 vs 26). However, since Anthony Rocco Martin lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Beneil Dariush's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 2 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 4 | 3 |
| Ground Control Time | 2:20 | 1:11 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 925 | 1 122 |
| ELO Change | -48 | +48 |
Beneil Dariush controlled Anthony Rocco Martin on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 1:11 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 203 | 134 |
| Activity ELO | 960 | 1 047 |
| ELO Change | -19 | +39 |
Beneil Dariush demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Beneil Dariush capitalized on this activity level, while Anthony Rocco Martin's 203-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 1 |
| Win Streak ELO | 959 | 1 025 |
| ELO Change | -20 | +22 |
Beneil Dariush started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Anthony Rocco Martin is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Anthony Rocco Martin | Beneil Dariush |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 959 | 1 020 |
| ELO Change | -20 | +20 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.