Welcome to Cage Calculus, a data-driven look at mixed martial arts! Find out more about what type of content you can expect from this site and how our unique forecast works to create win probabilities for every single fight in the UFC and rankings for every single weight class.
Until now, Cage Calculus’s previews have relied on its ELO algorithm, as well as subjective fight picks by yours truly, the editor. However, you all surely come to Cage Calculus hoping for more of a silver bullet/Moneyball approach to MMA … Continue reading Introducing CageCalc+
Until now, Cage Calculus’ rankings have not featured a pound-for-pound ranking. We have noted, “The CC Rating is a metric of dominance and performance as opposed to talent relative to size. So, [cross-divisional rankings] will simply be called ‘Overall Male’ … Continue reading Introducing the CCz Score
Cage Calculus uses an Elo rating system to develop its fighter rankings and win probabilities. Elo is a system that is typically used to rate chess players. Though, it can be used in any competitive sport with head-to-head results. It … Continue reading How Our Model Works
A data-driven look at Mixed Martial Arts. Cage Calculus provides MMA fans with a data-driven look at their favorite fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Using a statistical analysis, Cage Calculus rates fighters in all weight classes based on … Continue reading Welcome to Cage Calculus
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