May 9, 2026
UFC Middleweight Title Bout
Title Fight
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| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 10 | 25 |
| Experience Gap | -15 | 15 |
| Experience ELO | 1 452 | 1 376 |
| ELO Change | -46 | +46 |
Sean Strickland's 15-fight experience advantage (25 vs 10 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Sean Strickland for the expected result. Had Khamzat Chimaev pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | Yes | Yes |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 256 | 1 308 |
| ELO Change | -24 | +71 |
Title fight! The championship stakes amplified the pressure. Sean Strickland captured the UFC Middleweight Title Bout with a title bonus.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 5 | 5 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 663 | 1 595 |
| ELO Change | -13 | +13 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Sean Strickland receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 98 | 123 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 240 | 312 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 137 | 160 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 660 | 1 574 |
| ELO Change | -38 | +38 |
Sean Strickland controlled the striking exchanges with 160 vs 137 total strikes, 123 vs 98 significant strikes. Sean Strickland capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 9 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 13 | 1 |
| Ground Control Time | 7:16 | 3:01 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 3 |
| Ground ELO | 1 706 | 1 485 |
| ELO Change | -47 | +47 |
Sean Strickland did not secure a significant ground advantage against Khamzat Chimaev on the ground with 0 takedowns, 3:01 of control time, 3 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 266 | 77 |
| Activity ELO | 1 410 | 1 515 |
| ELO Change | -19 | +58 |
Sean Strickland demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Sean Strickland capitalized on this activity level, while Khamzat Chimaev's 266-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 2 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 474 | 1 317 |
| ELO Change | -33 | +40 |
Sean Strickland extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Khamzat Chimaev is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Khamzat Chimaev | Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Middleweight | Middleweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 181 | 1 192 |
| 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.