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Well, if two fighters fight and one wins, then we know who is the better fighter between the two, on that night. However, winning a match-up doesn't make a fighter the best or better fighter. It can't, because we have too many examples of bums defeating better fighters than them.
So, I have thought of a system to judge UFC fighters. I only consider UFC fighters and UFC records. The UFC is the premier league. We don't consider Arena Football athletes for NFL rankings. LOL
(1) Current winning streak
-> This shows consistency, and controls for "fluke" victories. You can't go on a 5 or more winning streak in the UFC, by luck. You have to be consistently good.
(2) Caliber of the competition
->This controls for "favorable match-up" victories.
->Also, it answers the question "How good are you?" because not all winning streaks are created equal.
-> So, what is a quality opponent? Looking at the UFC trend, my opinion is that a quality opponent is a fighter with at least 7 (preferably 10) consecutive fights in the UFC, and a record of 5-2 (70% winning record) or better. Also, the opponent can't be on a losing streak of 2 or more fights.
->How I got this is a different thread.
(3) Finishing percentage
->This shows how efficient a fighter's technique and ability are. A fighter with a better than average for the division finishing rate, probably has the better skills.
This is a work in progress, and I am willing to adjust based on evidence, but it is the foundation that I use to judge fighters.
So, if I call your favorite fighter a "bum" or "can" don't call me a troll or run crying to the mods to ban me. This is the algorithm I am using for EVERY SINGLE fighter. No exceptions.
LOL
So, I have thought of a system to judge UFC fighters. I only consider UFC fighters and UFC records. The UFC is the premier league. We don't consider Arena Football athletes for NFL rankings. LOL
(1) Current winning streak
-> This shows consistency, and controls for "fluke" victories. You can't go on a 5 or more winning streak in the UFC, by luck. You have to be consistently good.
(2) Caliber of the competition
->This controls for "favorable match-up" victories.
->Also, it answers the question "How good are you?" because not all winning streaks are created equal.
-> So, what is a quality opponent? Looking at the UFC trend, my opinion is that a quality opponent is a fighter with at least 7 (preferably 10) consecutive fights in the UFC, and a record of 5-2 (70% winning record) or better. Also, the opponent can't be on a losing streak of 2 or more fights.
->How I got this is a different thread.
(3) Finishing percentage
->This shows how efficient a fighter's technique and ability are. A fighter with a better than average for the division finishing rate, probably has the better skills.
This is a work in progress, and I am willing to adjust based on evidence, but it is the foundation that I use to judge fighters.
So, if I call your favorite fighter a "bum" or "can" don't call me a troll or run crying to the mods to ban me. This is the algorithm I am using for EVERY SINGLE fighter. No exceptions.
LOL
