May 2, 2026
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 3 | 6 |
| Experience Gap | -3 | 3 |
| Experience ELO | 1 093 | 1 074 |
| ELO Change | +44 | -37 |
Brando Pericic overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 6 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Shamil Gaziev.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 060 | 1 003 |
| 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 | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | KO/TKO | KO/TKO |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 3:44 | 3:44 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 255 | 1 125 |
| ELO Change | +85 | -42 |
Brando Pericic gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 89 | 41 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 163 | 100 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 100 | 51 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 230 | 964 |
| ELO Change | +65 | -65 |
Brando Pericic controlled the striking exchanges with 100 vs 51 total strikes, 89 vs 41 significant strikes, 54.6% vs 41.0% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Brando Pericic capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 2 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:00 | 3:36 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 095 | 1 048 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Brando Pericic did not secure a significant ground advantage against Shamil Gaziev on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 42 | 161 |
| Activity ELO | 1 163 | 1 045 |
| ELO Change | +109 | -22 |
Brando Pericic demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 42 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Brando Pericic capitalized on this activity level, while Shamil Gaziev's 161-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 3 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 072 | 1 015 |
| ELO Change | +27 | -20 |
Brando Pericic extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Shamil Gaziev is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Brando Pericic | Shamil Gaziev |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 060 | 1 003 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
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.