March 9, 2000
Lightweight Bout
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| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
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 | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 1:29 | 1:29 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 065 | 958 |
| ELO Change | +65 | -42 |
Bob Cook earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:29, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Tiki Ghosn was submitted.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 22 | 24 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 47 | 63 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 53 | 26 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 031 | 969 |
| ELO Change | +31 | -31 |
Bob Cook edged the striking exchanges with 53 vs 26 total strikes, 46.8% vs 38.1% accuracy. Bob Cook capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 5 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | 1:08 | 2:07 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 055 | 945 |
| ELO Change | +55 | -55 |
Bob Cook controlled Tiki Ghosn on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:08 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Bob Cook 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, Bob Cook capitalized on this activity level, while Tiki Ghosn's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 023 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +23 | -21 |
Bob Cook started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tiki Ghosn is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Bob Cook | Tiki Ghosn |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| 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.