November 16, 2000
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 7 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 6 | -6 |
| Experience ELO | 998 | 1 095 |
| ELO Change | -95 | +95 |
Renato Sobral overcame a 6-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 7 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Maurice Smith.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 102 | 1 029 |
| ELO Change | -29 | +29 |
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 | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Majority | Decision - Majority |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 210 | 1 027 |
| ELO Change | -27 | +27 |
The Decision - Majority showed mixed judging, with Renato Sobral earning reduced bonuses for the unclear victory margin.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 5 | 7 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 12 | 17 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 60 | 68 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 175 | 1 043 |
| ELO Change | -43 | +43 |
Renato Sobral slightly outperformed the striking exchanges. Renato Sobral capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 4 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 5 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:00 | 11:48 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 3 |
| Ground ELO | 924 | 1 108 |
| ELO Change | -108 | +108 |
Renato Sobral dominated Maurice Smith on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 11:48 of control time, 3 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 57 | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 1 156 | 1 031 |
| ELO Change | -31 | +31 |
Renato Sobral 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, Renato Sobral capitalized on this activity level, while Maurice Smith's 57-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 1 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 041 | 1 027 |
| ELO Change | -25 | +27 |
Renato Sobral started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Maurice Smith is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Maurice Smith | Renato Sobral |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 024 | 1 024 |
| ELO Change | -24 | +24 |
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.