May 30, 2014
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 1 |
| Experience Gap | 0 | 0 |
| Experience ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| 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 | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| 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 | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Unanimous | Decision - Unanimous |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 042 | 958 |
| ELO Change | +42 | -42 |
Ruslan Magomedov 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 | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 47 | 26 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 117 | 84 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 51 | 46 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 031 | 969 |
| ELO Change | +31 | -31 |
Ruslan Magomedov controlled the striking exchanges with 47 vs 26 significant strikes, 40.2% vs 31.0% accuracy. Ruslan Magomedov capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 0 | 1 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 0 | 9 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:05 | 3:10 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 1 | 5 |
| Ground ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Ruslan Magomedov did not secure a significant ground advantage against Viktor Pesta on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1 ground strike, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | N/A |
| Activity ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +21 | -21 |
Ruslan Magomedov 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, Ruslan Magomedov capitalized on this activity level, while Viktor Pesta's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 023 | 979 |
| ELO Change | +23 | -21 |
Ruslan Magomedov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Viktor Pesta is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Ruslan Magomedov | Viktor Pesta |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 021 | 979 |
| 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.