May 14, 1998
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 8 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 7 | -7 |
| Experience ELO | 991 | 1 097 |
| ELO Change | -97 | +97 |
Pete Williams overcame a 7-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 8 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Mark Coleman.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 155 | 1 031 |
| ELO Change | -31 | +31 |
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 | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | KO/TKO | KO/TKO |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 0:38 | 0:38 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 315 | 1 156 |
| ELO Change | -76 | +156 |
Pete Williams gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 26 | 22 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 49 | 42 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 54 | 36 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 1 |
| Striking ELO | 1 204 | 1 149 |
| ELO Change | -149 | +149 |
Mark Coleman controlled the striking through superior volume (54 vs 36 total strikes). However, since Mark Coleman lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Pete Williams's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 3 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 8 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | -- | -- |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 14 | 2 |
| Ground ELO | 1 366 | 1 038 |
| ELO Change | -38 | +38 |
Pete Williams landed 1 knockdown followed by 2 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 292 | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 1 639 | 1 041 |
| ELO Change | -41 | +41 |
Pete Williams 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, Pete Williams capitalized on this activity level, while Mark Coleman's 292-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 1 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 131 | 1 033 |
| ELO Change | -30 | +33 |
Pete Williams started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mark Coleman is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Mark Coleman | Pete Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 070 | 1 027 |
| ELO Change | -27 | +27 |
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.