March 4, 1999
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 4 |
| Experience Gap | -3 | 3 |
| Experience ELO | 1 092 | 1 026 |
| ELO Change | +92 | -92 |
Kevin Randleman overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 4 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Maurice Smith.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 028 | 1 096 |
| ELO Change | +28 | -28 |
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 | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Unanimous | Decision - Unanimous |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 3:00 | 3:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 063 | 1 102 |
| ELO Change | +63 | -60 |
Kevin Randleman earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 17 | 9 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 49 | 16 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 39 | 14 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 058 | 1 060 |
| ELO Change | +58 | -58 |
Kevin Randleman edged the striking exchanges with 39 vs 14 total strikes, 17 vs 9 significant strikes, 34.7% vs 56.3% accuracy. Kevin Randleman capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 4 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 4 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 12 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 090 | 965 |
| ELO Change | +90 | -90 |
Kevin Randleman controlled Maurice Smith on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 12 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 440 |
| Activity ELO | 1 029 | 1 101 |
| ELO Change | +29 | -29 |
Kevin Randleman demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Kevin Randleman capitalized on this activity level, while Maurice Smith's 440-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 026 | 1 017 |
| ELO Change | +26 | -23 |
Kevin Randleman started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Maurice Smith is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Kevin Randleman | Maurice Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 023 | 1 005 |
| ELO Change | +23 | -23 |
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.