July 6, 2018
UFC Heavyweight Title Bout
Title Fight
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| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 12 | 15 |
| Experience Gap | -3 | 3 |
| Experience ELO | 1 467 | 1 366 |
| ELO Change | +33 | -28 |
Daniel Cormier overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (12 vs 15 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Stipe Miocic.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | Yes | Yes |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 390 | 1 324 |
| ELO Change | +68 | -23 |
Title fight! The championship stakes amplified the pressure. Daniel Cormier captured the UFC Heavyweight Title Bout with a title bonus.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | KO/TKO | KO/TKO |
| Last Round | 1 | 1 |
| Time of Finish | 4:33 | 4:33 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 756 | 1 752 |
| ELO Change | +137 | -64 |
Daniel Cormier earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:33, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 25 | 24 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 37 | 51 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 31 | 29 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 696 | 1 632 |
| ELO Change | +128 | -128 |
Daniel Cormier controlled the striking exchanges with 67.6% vs 47.1% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Daniel Cormier capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 1 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:06 | 1:20 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 4 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 696 | 1 522 |
| ELO Change | +17 | -17 |
Daniel Cormier landed 1 knockdown followed by 4 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 168 | 168 |
| Activity ELO | 1 389 | 1 353 |
| ELO Change | +40 | -23 |
Daniel Cormier demonstrated solid activity levels with 168 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Daniel Cormier capitalized on this activity level, while Stipe Miocic's 168-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 2 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 288 | 1 293 |
| ELO Change | +29 | -25 |
Daniel Cormier extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Stipe Miocic is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | Yes | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 521 | 1 186 |
| ELO Change | +336 | -22 |
HISTORIC DOUBLE CHAMPION ACHIEVEMENT! Daniel Cormier etched his name into MMA legend by capturing the Heavyweight title while already having held another belt. This ultra-rare multi-division champion status triggered a massive multiplier, delivering a colossal 336-point bonus - one of the highest individual rewards in the entire algorithm!
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.