September 1, 2017
Featherweight Bout
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| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 979 | 1 021 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +21 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 979 | 1 021 |
| 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 | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Submission | Submission |
| Last Round | 2 | 2 |
| Time of Finish | 4:22 | 4:22 |
| Win Type ELO | 958 | 1 065 |
| ELO Change | -42 | +65 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:22, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike Santiago was submitted.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 24 | 45 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 67 | 65 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 32 | 70 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 960 | 1 040 |
| ELO Change | -40 | +40 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov controlled the striking exchanges with 70 vs 32 total strikes, 45 vs 24 significant strikes, 69.2% vs 35.8% accuracy. Zabit Magomedsharipov capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 2 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 7 | 3 |
| Ground Control Time | 2:25 | 4:04 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 0 | 12 |
| Ground ELO | 875 | 1 125 |
| ELO Change | -125 | +125 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov dominated Mike Santiago on the ground with 1 takedown, 4:04 of control time, 12 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 979 | 1 021 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +21 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov 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, Zabit Magomedsharipov capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Santiago's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 0 | 1 |
| Win Streak ELO | 979 | 1 023 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +23 |
Zabit Magomedsharipov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Santiago is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Mike Santiago | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Featherweight | Featherweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 979 | 1 021 |
| ELO Change | -21 | +21 |
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.