January 16, 2009
Light Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 6 | 14 |
| Experience Gap | -8 | 8 |
| Experience ELO | 1 135 | 1 218 |
| ELO Change | +74 | -48 |
Dan Henderson overcame a 8-fight experience disadvantage (6 vs 14 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Rich Franklin.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 105 | 1 206 |
| ELO Change | +30 | -30 |
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 | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 102 | 1 450 |
| ELO Change | +19 | -19 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Dan Henderson receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 36 | 39 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 88 | 96 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 43 | 47 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 152 | 1 398 |
| ELO Change | +36 | -36 |
The striking was extremely close with minimal separation between fighters. However, since Rich Franklin lost the overall fight, any slight striking edge couldn't be converted into ELO gains. Dan Henderson's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 4 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 6 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | 5:06 | 1:33 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 11 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 264 | 1 242 |
| ELO Change | +138 | -138 |
Dan Henderson dominated Rich Franklin on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 5:06 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 134 | 134 |
| Activity ELO | 1 260 | 1 323 |
| ELO Change | +59 | -30 |
Dan Henderson demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Dan Henderson capitalized on this activity level, while Rich Franklin's 134-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 2 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 077 | 1 200 |
| ELO Change | +38 | -32 |
Dan Henderson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Rich Franklin is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Dan Henderson | Rich Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight | Light Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 057 | 1 128 |
| ELO Change | +28 | -28 |
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.