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In-depth explanations of the custom metrics and scoring systems behind Cage Metrics.

Dominance Score

How we measure how convincingly a fighter wins — combining win rate, finishes, striking, grappling, and recent form.

Evaluating the quality of a fighter's resume — who they beat, how their record holds up under scrutiny.

Measuring how exciting a fighter's bouts are — striking volume, knockdowns, pace, and style penalties.

Rating individual fight performances with empirical round-by-round scoring for both winners and losers.

The average quality of opponents a fighter has faced, weighted by recency and bout quality.

Breaking down how much each fighter contributed to a bout's overall entertainment value.

How fighters are classified into Elite, Mid, and Low tiers based on performance metrics.

Special designations like Legend, Prospect, Upcoming Champion, and Inactive — what they mean and how they're earned.

How fighters are classified into Wrestler, Grappler, Kicker, Striker, or Balanced based on their career statistics.