May 6, 1999
UFC Heavyweight Title Bout
Title Fight
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| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 2 | 2 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 1 119 | 1 071 |
| ELO Change | +32 | -21 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | Yes | Yes |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 088 | 1 007 |
| ELO Change | +64 | -21 |
Title fight! The championship stakes amplified the pressure. Bas Rutten captured the UFC Heavyweight Title Bout with a title bonus.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 3:00 | 3:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 122 | 1 054 |
| ELO Change | +9 | -9 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Bas Rutten receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 18 | 20 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 29 | 61 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 181 | 56 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 144 | 1 027 |
| ELO Change | +31 | -31 |
Bas Rutten dominated the striking exchanges with 181 vs 56 total strikes, 62.1% vs 32.8% accuracy. Bas Rutten capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 6 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 6 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 13 | 20 |
| Ground ELO | 1 052 | 1 065 |
| ELO Change | +25 | -25 |
Bas Rutten did not secure a significant ground advantage against Kevin Randleman on the ground with 0 takedowns, 13 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 119 | 63 |
| Activity ELO | 1 077 | 1 008 |
| ELO Change | +53 | -21 |
Bas Rutten demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Bas Rutten capitalized on this activity level, while Kevin Randleman's 63-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 2 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 051 | 1 005 |
| ELO Change | +25 | -21 |
Bas Rutten extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kevin Randleman is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Kevin Randleman |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 045 | 1 002 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
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.