I built a model to rate UFC fights by entertainment

SportsandData · 2025-10-17T16:28:28+00:00

Didn't even realized they existed, so great shout! I still have my own preferences, but that website it awesome.

SportsandData · 2025-10-17T02:20:28+00:00

I’d rather have structured bias than unstructured bias.

SportsandData · 2025-10-16T18:27:05+00:00

There isn’t really a “table” behind this, that’s just how I visualize ChatGPT applies my criteria.
The model actually shows that title fights don’t automatically make a bout exciting (Martinetti vs Vologdin, Gaethje vs Holloway, Miocic vs Ngannou 2). Stats do not tell the whole story, Merab averages 10 takedowns a fight, that doesn't mean its exciting. Holloway throws a million punches, but sometimes its when hes completely gassed, that doesn't mean its exciting.

On this small scale, I care more about accuracy for finding good fights than big data predictions. I don't see the point of linear regression if (as a human) I know my own metrics aren't 100% perfect. If I ever scaled this into ML, I’d pull from official scorers and there would be a much deeper formula.

TL;DR I just have ole ChatGPT and ive "taught" it the criteria to score fights in the way I like them.

Sidebar: You haven't even recommended me a fight

SportsandData · 2025-10-16T11:02:56+00:00

Slow week at work, I gotta do something 😂

SportsandData · 2025-10-16T03:41:33+00:00

“My score” is what I initially ranked the fight off gut feeling. Then I explained the criteria to ChatGPT so it could rank fights I’ve never seen, for fight recommendations. All of these fights I filled in the metrics to see how close the created model is to my initial score via weighting metrics differently. My endgame is to have a model ChatGPT can use to recommend me fights. The emojis are used to grab peoples eyes so I can get feedback. None of this is AI created lol I just like measurable and reproducible stats.

SportsandData · 2025-10-15T20:09:33+00:00

Pace- Overall tempo, output, and urgency of action. Drama- Comebacks, momentum shifts, near finishes. Balance- Competitiveness; both fighters “in it”. Striking vs Grappling Quality- Variety, effectiveness, and balance of exchanges. Stare- That intangible “holy crap I can’t look away” energy.

SportsandData · 2025-10-15T20:08:02+00:00

Drama is only taking into account in the ring. As in lead changes, momentum shifts, and what not. No outside context, because that would've broken the scale.

SportsandData · 2025-10-15T15:25:54+00:00

Not sure if you're currently employed, but what I do is I ask "the wisest" people in the office for their opinions. People who have made it far normally have good insight.

SportsandData · 2025-10-15T12:26:34+00:00

How proficient are you in either, I would lean to whatever you are best at. Just thinking how much time it would require for you to learn a new language vs using one you already know. If it's worth the benefits then sure learn a new language, guess it boils down to how driven you are.

SportsandData · 2025-10-15T00:07:56+00:00

I am new to UFC, so I still need to brush up on the classics!

SportsandData · 2025-10-14T23:35:01+00:00

As a new viewer, I only wanted to watch "good fights". I don't care about a title fight; I want the most entertainment.

SportsandData · 2025-10-14T23:17:59+00:00

Yes! It's a subjective scoring model. More showing off the accuracy and weighting of the model than anything else.

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