December 20, 1997
Ultimate Japan Heavyweight Tournament Title Bout
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| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 2 | 2 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 1 032 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +32 | -21 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
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 | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 1 | 1 |
| Time of Finish | 3:44 | 3:44 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 069 | 958 |
| ELO Change | +69 | -42 |
Kazushi Sakuraba earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 3:44, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 1 | 1 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 2 | 2 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 2 | 11 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
The striking was extremely close with minimal separation between fighters. However, since Marcus Silveira lost the overall fight, any slight striking edge couldn't be converted into ELO gains. Kazushi Sakuraba's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 1 | 1 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 1 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 118 | 882 |
| ELO Change | +118 | -118 |
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated Marcus Silveira on the ground with 1 takedown, 1 ground strike, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 1 | 1 |
| Activity ELO | 1 210 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +210 | -21 |
Kazushi Sakuraba demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within 1 day since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Kazushi Sakuraba capitalized on this activity level, while Marcus Silveira's 1-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 023 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +23 | -21 |
Kazushi Sakuraba started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Marcus Silveira is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Kazushi Sakuraba | Marcus Silveira |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
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.