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 | 3362 | Infight Jiu Jitsu |
| 2 | Mayssa Caldas Pereira Bastos | 2467 | AOJ |
| 3 | Roberto Godoi | 2441 | G13 BJJ |
| 4 | Wellington Leal Dias | 2393 | Gracie Humaita Phoenix |
| 5 | Tayane Porfirio De Araujo | 2298 | Alliance |
| 6 | Tainan Dalpra Costa | 2235 | AOJ |
| 7 | Sarah C Firme Galvao | 2192 | Atos Jiu Jitsu |
| 8 | Nicholas De Barcellos Meregali | 2148 | Renzo Gracie Academy |
| 9 | Marcus Vinicius Oliveira De Almeida | 2147 | CheckMat |
| 10 | Beatriz De Oliveira Mesquita | 2126 | Gracie Humaita |
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