Brian Kelleher vs Umar Nurmagomedov

March 4, 2022

Featherweight Bout

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1083
(-49)
Brian Kelleher
Winner: Umar Nurmagomedov
Submission
Round 1 • 3:15

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C-ELO Evolution

Brian Kelleher-49
Umar Nurmagomedov+58
1109
(+58)
Umar Nurmagomedov

C-ELO™ Evolution Comparison

Fight Stats & ELO Performance

Experience ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -42Umar Nurmagomedov: +75

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Total UFC Fights142
Experience Gap12-12
Experience ELO1 0981 096
ELO Change-42+75
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov overcame a 12-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 14 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Brian Kelleher.

Title Fight ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -24Umar Nurmagomedov: +24

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Title Fight ?NoNo
Title Fight ELO1 0431 045
ELO Change-24+24
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What Happened

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.

Win Type ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -59Umar Nurmagomedov: +97

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Fight OutcomeSubmissionSubmission
Last Round11
Time of Finish3:153:15
Win Type ELO1 1541 162
ELO Change-59+97
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 3:15, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Striking ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -127Umar Nurmagomedov: +127

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Significant Strikes Landed118
Significant Strikes Attempted1926
Total Strikes Landed121
Knockdowns Scored00
Striking ELO1 0171 184
ELO Change-127+127
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov controlled the striking exchanges with 21 vs 1 total strikes, 18 vs 1 significant strikes, 69.2% vs 5.3% accuracy. Umar Nurmagomedov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ground ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -58Umar Nurmagomedov: +58

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Takedowns Landed01
Takedowns Attempted05
Ground Control Time0:061:27
Ground Strikes Landed00
Ground ELO1 1081 238
ELO Change-58+58
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov controlled Brian Kelleher on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:27 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Activity ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -29Umar Nurmagomedov: +26

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Days Since Last Fight49409
Activity ELO1 1401 047
ELO Change-29+26
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov demonstrated extended layoff with 409 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Umar Nurmagomedov capitalized on this activity level, while Brian Kelleher's 49-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Win Streak ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -25Umar Nurmagomedov: +30

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Win Streak02
Win Streak ELO1 0641 053
ELO Change-25+30
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What Happened

Umar Nurmagomedov extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brian Kelleher is back at 0 with this loss.

Basic/Category ELO
ELO Changes
Brian Kelleher: -24Umar Nurmagomedov: +24

Performance Statistics

MetricBrian KelleherUmar Nurmagomedov
Weight ClassFeatherweightFeatherweight
Double Championship FightNoNo
Basic/Category ELO1 0411 045
ELO Change-24+24
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What Happened

This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.