September 7, 2018
Featherweight Bout
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| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 4 | 4 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 962 | 1 105 |
| ELO Change | -15 | +22 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 966 | 1 076 |
| ELO Change | -16 | +16 |
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 | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 3:46 | 3:46 |
| Win Type ELO | 951 | 1 180 |
| ELO Change | -23 | +36 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:46, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Brandon Davis was submitted.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 27 | 38 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 69 | 53 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 29 | 47 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 963 | 1 132 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +21 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov edged the striking exchanges with 38 vs 27 significant strikes, 71.7% vs 39.1% accuracy. Zabit Magomedsharipov capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 6 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 7 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:00 | 4:00 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 8 |
| Ground ELO | 896 | 1 356 |
| ELO Change | -40 | +40 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov dominated Brandon Davis on the ground with 6 vs 0 takedowns, 4:00 of control time, 8 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 112 | 154 |
| Activity ELO | 1 090 | 1 151 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +36 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov demonstrated solid activity levels with 154 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Zabit Magomedsharipov capitalized on this activity level, while Brandon Davis's 112-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 4 |
| Win Streak ELO | 970 | 1 093 |
| ELO Change | -16 | +22 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brandon Davis is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Brandon Davis | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Featherweight | Featherweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 966 | 1 076 |
| ELO Change | -16 | +16 |
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.