March 4, 2022
Light Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 6 | 4 |
| Experience Gap | 2 | -2 |
| Experience ELO | 1 019 | 1 066 |
| ELO Change | -34 | +38 |
Nicolae Negumereanu overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (4 vs 6 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Kennedy Nzechukwu.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 002 | 1 038 |
| 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 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 129 | 1 076 |
| ELO Change | -13 | +13 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Nicolae Negumereanu receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 95 | 64 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 190 | 160 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 97 | 81 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 011 | 993 |
| ELO Change | -25 | +25 |
Kennedy Nzechukwu controlled the striking through superior volume (97 vs 81 total strikes), significant strike advantage (95 vs 64), superior accuracy (50.0% vs 40.0%). However, since Kennedy Nzechukwu lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Nicolae Negumereanu's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 5 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:00 | 3:28 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 978 | 1 016 |
| ELO Change | -39 | +39 |
Nicolae Negumereanu edged out Kennedy Nzechukwu on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 3:28 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 112 | 134 |
| Activity ELO | 1 053 | 1 083 |
| ELO Change | -23 | +47 |
Nicolae Negumereanu demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Nicolae Negumereanu capitalized on this activity level, while Kennedy Nzechukwu's 112-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 3 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 014 | 1 052 |
| ELO Change | -22 | +28 |
Nicolae Negumereanu extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kennedy Nzechukwu is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Nicolae Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight | Light Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 002 | 1 038 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +21 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.