January 7, 1999
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 3 |
| Experience Gap | -2 | 2 |
| Experience ELO | 1 087 | 1 019 |
| ELO Change | +87 | -87 |
Bas Rutten overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 3 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Tsuyoshi Kohsaka.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 024 | 1 019 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
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 | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | KO/TKO | KO/TKO |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 2:15 | 2:15 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 113 | 1 059 |
| ELO Change | +113 | -55 |
Bas Rutten gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 31 | 23 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 61 | 47 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 70 | 120 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 113 | 990 |
| ELO Change | +113 | -113 |
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (120 vs 70 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (23 vs 31). However, since Tsuyoshi Kohsaka lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Bas Rutten's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 3 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 9 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 4 | 15 |
| Ground ELO | 1 027 | 1 074 |
| ELO Change | +27 | -27 |
Bas Rutten landed 1 knockdown followed by 4 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 85 |
| Activity ELO | 1 024 | 1 027 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
Bas Rutten 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, Bas Rutten capitalized on this activity level, while Tsuyoshi Kohsaka's 85-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 026 | 1 025 |
| ELO Change | +26 | -24 |
Bas Rutten started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tsuyoshi Kohsaka is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Bas Rutten | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 024 | 1 018 |
| 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.