August 26, 2011
Lightweight Bout
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| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 3 | 6 |
| Experience Gap | -3 | 3 |
| Experience ELO | 1 097 | 1 085 |
| ELO Change | +46 | -38 |
Edson Barboza overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 6 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Ross Pearson.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 063 | 1 039 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
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 | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 127 | 1 130 |
| ELO Change | +11 | -11 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Edson Barboza receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 55 | 60 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 190 | 186 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 55 | 62 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 189 | 1 040 |
| ELO Change | +43 | -43 |
Ross Pearson controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (60 vs 55). However, since Ross Pearson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Edson Barboza's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 1 | 6 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:01 | 0:39 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 095 | 1 052 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Edson Barboza did not secure a significant ground advantage against Ross Pearson on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 161 | 182 |
| Activity ELO | 1 113 | 1 108 |
| ELO Change | +43 | -25 |
Edson Barboza demonstrated solid activity levels with 161 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Edson Barboza capitalized on this activity level, while Ross Pearson's 182-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 3 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 077 | 1 054 |
| ELO Change | +30 | -23 |
Edson Barboza extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ross Pearson is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Edson Barboza | Ross Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 063 | 1 039 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.