Elo is a rating system originally developed to rank chess players, and it's now used across many sports and games.
It calculates a competitor's skill based on match results and the strength of their opponents, using a probabilistic model. The core idea:
At BJJMetrics, we've adapted this system for BJJ, with a few key enhancements:
See how ELO ratings change based on match outcomes using the same mechanics as BJJ Metrics
| # | Fighter | Elo | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabrieli Pessanha De Souza Marinho | 3356 | Infight Jiu Jitsu |
| 2 | Mayssa Caldas Pereira Bastos | 2453 | AOJ |
| 3 | Roberto Godoi | 2446 | G13 BJJ |
| 4 | Wellington Leal Dias | 2386 | Gracie Humaita Phoenix |
| 5 | Tayane Porfirio De Araujo | 2300 | Alliance |
| 6 | Tainan Dalpra Costa | 2235 | AOJ |
| 7 | Sarah C Firme Galvao | 2195 | Atos Jiu Jitsu |
| 8 | Marcus Vinicius Oliveira De Almeida | 2143 | CheckMat |
| 9 | Nicholas De Barcellos Meregali | 2142 | Renzo Gracie Academy |
| 10 | Beatriz De Oliveira Mesquita | 2115 | Gracie Humaita |
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