January 31, 2026
Welterweight Bout
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| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 2 | 5 |
| Experience Gap | -3 | 3 |
| Experience ELO | 1 111 | 1 002 |
| ELO Change | +33 | -27 |
Jonathan Micallef overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 5 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Oban Elliott.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 044 | 1 012 |
| 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 | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 3:31 | 3:31 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 127 | 1 053 |
| ELO Change | +74 | -48 |
Jonathan Micallef earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:31, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Oban Elliott was submitted.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 19 | 40 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 59 | 82 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 30 | 47 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 083 | 1 054 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
Oban Elliott controlled the striking through superior volume (47 vs 30 total strikes), significant strike advantage (40 vs 19), superior accuracy (48.8% vs 32.2%). However, since Oban Elliott lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Jonathan Micallef's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 1 | 2 |
| Ground Control Time | 1:35 | 1:11 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 078 | 951 |
| ELO Change | +53 | -53 |
Jonathan Micallef controlled Oban Elliott on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:35 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 357 | 224 |
| Activity ELO | 1 049 | 1 052 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
Jonathan Micallef demonstrated standard activity with 357 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Jonathan Micallef capitalized on this activity level, while Oban Elliott's 224-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 2 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 052 | 1 025 |
| ELO Change | +27 | -22 |
Jonathan Micallef extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Oban Elliott is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 044 | 1 012 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -22 |
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.