April 19, 2013
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 21 |
| Experience Gap | -20 | 20 |
| Experience ELO | 1 155 | 1 026 |
| ELO Change | +155 | -155 |
Daniel Cormier overcame a 20-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 21 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Frank Mir.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 030 | 1 121 |
| 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 | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Unanimous | Decision - Unanimous |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 077 | 1 342 |
| ELO Change | +77 | -77 |
Daniel Cormier earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 59 | 24 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 96 | 60 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 102 | 53 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 068 | 1 174 |
| ELO Change | +68 | -68 |
Daniel Cormier controlled the striking exchanges with 102 vs 53 total strikes, 59 vs 24 significant strikes, 61.5% vs 40.0% accuracy. Daniel Cormier capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 1 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | 7:34 | 0:18 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 1 |
| Ground ELO | 1 059 | 1 199 |
| ELO Change | +59 | -59 |
Daniel Cormier edged out Frank Mir on the ground with 7:34 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 329 |
| Activity ELO | 1 033 | 1 184 |
| ELO Change | +33 | -33 |
Daniel Cormier 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, Daniel Cormier capitalized on this activity level, while Frank Mir's 329-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 033 | 1 127 |
| ELO Change | +33 | -30 |
Daniel Cormier started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Frank Mir is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Frank Mir |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 028 | 1 089 |
| 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.