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PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 07 Jan 2018, 16:39
by JCS
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PTBF 2018 OFFICIAL RULES
2018 season is for the entire 2018 calendar year

---- Changes in 2018 ----

CHANGE - Amount of 2X bonuses increased from 4 to 5.
CHANGE - Rule change in handling non-decision fights which stop between rounds.


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What is PTBF?

Pick the Big Fights (PTBF) is a boxing game featured on BoxRec housed entirely within the BoxRec forum that tests the knowledge of users, related to picking the winners of big and/or intriguing fights. The game was started by a BoxRec user, Rng Anncr, back in 2005, and has evolved drastically since then.

To play, simply read these rules, and make fight picks within the confines of the individual fight threads.



Pick-Related Info


PICK FORMAT

NICKNAME,WINNER*,RESULT,RESULT TYPE,2X/3X OPTION**

* = Winning fighter's last name
** = Type 2X or 3X if you want to use a double- or triple-down.
There are sample picks at the bottom of this post.

NOTE: Quoted picks will not be counted!


Valid RESULT choices

DECISION = Any type of decision

KO = Any type of knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification.


Valid RESULT TYPE choices

For a DECISION pick, the valid choices are CLOSE, WIDE, and DOMINANT. See the below sub-section for more information.

For a KO pick, simply type the round number in which you think the bout will end.


Decision Type

If you wish to choose a boxer by decision, you must accompany that pick with a decision type.

CLOSE = Fight's decision is a split decision, majority decision, or a unanimous decision where the total difference in points are 10 (8 for 10-rounder) or less for the winning fighter.

WIDE = Fight's decision is a unanimous decision where the total difference in points are between 11 and 19 (9 and 16 for 10-rounder) for the winning fighter.

DOMINANT = Fight's decision is a unanimous decision where the total difference in points is 20 (17 for 10-rounder) or more for the winning fighter.

REF PTS Note: If a PTBF involves a single referee scoring the bout, the score difference will be multipled by 3.


Technical Decisions

In the rare event of a technical decision where the scorecards are used, the UD cut-offs of CLOSE/WIDE/DOMINANT will be determined when standings are calculated.

Important Note: Bouts which end early in a no contest or technical draw w/o consideration of scorecards (Ex: Rob Calloway vs Ruslan Chagaev I) are VOID.


Double & Triple-Downs (2X / 3X Options)

Each competitor will have the option to "double down" or "triple down" on picks. Competitors will receive four 2Xs and two 3X in the season. The amount you have remaining will be listed in the posted standings. Doubling or tripling down doubles/triples the points you would've normally gotten had you not used it. Note: You cannot use bonuses on special props and can only use one bonus per fight.

If in the event you try to use a 3X, but have none left, I will use a 2X for you, assuming you have some of those left. However, I will NOT use a 3X for you, if you try to use a 2X and have none left.


Novelty Fights (0.5x)

A fight may be given novelty status if it is not generally considered a big fight, but is posted for other purposes, such as being a "special interest" bout for the forum, a prospect fight, or to fill a dry period in the schedule. In this case, all points will be halved (0.5x). You may use 2X/3X bonuses on these fights, but it is not recommended. Note: Half-points are rounded up to the next whole integer on a per fight basis.



Bonus Fights (1.25x/1.5x/1.75x/2.0x)

Fights that stand out from the typical big fight, will be considered "bonus fights". Major titles, competitiveness, Ring ranking, the "rematch factor" and "name power" are all considered. In addition to the fight bonus, you can utilize your 2X/3X bonuses to maximize your scoring potential. This "bonus fight" status will be noted in the PTBF schedule, but may be altered at anytime before the pick thread is posted. Note: Half-points are rounded up to the next whole integer on a per fight basis.




PTBF Base Scoring


Correct Fighter Only = 20


Correct Fighter & WRONG Type Selection Exception

Pick DECISION/DOMINANT and a KO/12 (or KO/10 if 10-rounder) happens, or vice versa = 22


Correct Fighter & KO (DQs included in KO pick)

Not within 4 rounds = 25
Within 3-4 rounds = 27
Within 2 rounds = 28
Within 1 round = 29 (plus 5% multiplier to user bonus if 2X or 3X user bonus is applied)
Exact round = 30 (plus 20% multiplier to user bonus if 2X or 3X user bonus is applied)

In the event that a non-decision fight is stopped between rounds or before an attempt at actual combat is made by both fighters in the following round and/or the actual round that should be used for the outcome is arguable, credit will be awarded to players regardless of which of those two rounds they picked and this additional credit will cascade to non-exact picks. Fights with this distinction will be listed with a half-round in the previous fights list.


Correct Fighter & DECISION

Missed Type by 2 (Close/Wide/Dominant) = 25
Missed Type by 1 (Close/Wide/Dominant) = 27
Exact Type (Close/Wide/Dominant) = 30



WRONG Fighter = 0


WRONG Fighter Exception

Pick DECISION/CLOSE and other fighter wins by DECISION/CLOSE = 5
Pick KO1 and other fighter wins by KO1 = 5



Important Note: The fight's decision as of the Monday after the scoring will stand as the official PTBF decision, unless the next PTBF takes place before that Monday, in which case that PTBF's scoring will be the deadline. The scoring of fights with extremely controversial endings that may be possibly be overturned will be delayed and handled on a case-by-case basis. Typically, scoring for fights ending by a legal boxing move will not be delayed.


Fight Scoring Process

FightScore = Round(Round(BaseScore * FightBonus) * (UserBonus^ * AdditionalUserBonus^^))

^ = If used 2X or 3X. Not applied in draws unless last fight of season.
^^ = If used 2X or 3X, correctly picked KO and within 1 round.

- Above does not include "special theme bonuses" (eg: Multi-Fight Bonuses)




Miscellaneous Info

Draws

In the case of a draw, all participants will have any 2X/3X bonuses returned unless it is the last fight of the season, and will receive 10 points (* fight bonus). Should participants pick DECISION they will receive a base of 15, and DECISION/CLOSE, a base of 17.


Thread Creation Timing

The thread for a fight can be posted up until 120 hours (5 days) prior to the fight taking place.


Ranking Updates

The rankings will be updated on every Sunday, or Monday, following a week that contains a big fight.


Inactivity

Inactivity is not penalized, but players will be removed from the scoreboard if they have not made a pick in the last 60 days. Inactive players will retain their point total in case they pick again, in which case they will be placed back onto the scoreboard.


Pick Changes

If you want to change your previous pick, it is recommended that you ALWAYS create a new post and NEVER edit and NEVER quote your old pick -- in a combo thread, never include fights that have already started in your new post. You CAN opt to edit your original post, but in a combo thread, you may make a previously completed fight's pick INVALID if you edit after it started due to the "edit date". If you have edited a post after the fight start time, that was created before the fight start time, none of those picks will count -- this is to close off a loophole.

Please, do not EVER quote picks.


Past Corrections

If you notice a problem with your score, please let us know as soon as possible! Sometimes we make mistakes.... and ultimately, YOU are responsible for your scores.


Fight Selection

There is no set criteria on how fights are selected for PTBF. However, a fight that satisfies one or more of the following criteria will 100% definitely be included unless they are inadvertently missed:

1. "Big 4" Title unification bouts (in which each boxer has at least one belt).
2. Matchups between Top 10 Ring Pound-for-Pound fighters.
3. Matchups between boxers who are Top 3 in a Ring divisional ranking (Champ counts as 1).

Aside from the mandatories, bouts will be selected based on the quality of boxers involved, and intrigue of the match-up, which is often determined by many factors. Furthermore, if mandatory bouts "clog up" a given weekend, then it will be harder for a non-mandatory bout to make the cut.

The Ring rankings can change with time. Therefore, a fight's mandatory status may change. If it does, the fight may be removed from the schedule, but this is not a guarantee. A fight's inclusion is not final until the pick thread is posted.


Special Props

For ultra high-profile fights, we may make a special prop thread for making picks on special aspects of the fight. The following rules apply for props:

* Make all your prop picks in one post.
* All props are worth 10 points each, unless noted otherwise.
* You cannot lose points for picking incorrectly.
* You cannot use bonuses (2X/3X) on prop picks.
* Only Total Score & Avg Points Per Pick statistics are affected by props.
* In the case of a push, all participants will earn 5 points.

You must at least have picked one fight in order to participate in a prop.


End of Season Competition

If the competition is up for grabs in the last one or two picks, the PTBF committee (at its discretion) will allow those top competitors to private message their picks to a chosen member of the committee (one who is not in the top spots). After the deadline, the picks will be posted, for the review of all. This will be done to prevent "drafting" another member's pick in order to ride their position.


New Player Entry Within Season

New players can enter at any time! Simply make your pick in the official format.


Retroactive Fight Reordering/Deadline Change

Fights on the same day/night can be re-ordered if start times are available. This can affect streak stats and the usage of user bonuses.


Bad Pick Handling

If your pick does not match the required format, your pick may not be counted at all. If it is close to a valid pick, you will be given the least amount of points possible for a similar pick.


Pick Distribution Scoring (select fights only)

A multiplier will be applied if the less-picked fighter wins, based on how many posters picked said fighter. Multiplier set to a maximum of 2x. Example: If Fighter A wins and is picked by 25% of pickers, multiplier of 1.5 will be applied to all picks. If 10% picked this fighter, multiplier would be 1.8x.


DFTP

The DFtP ("Difficult Fights to Pick") is a metric that solely focuses on the ability to correctly pick difficult fights, while not incorrectly picking easy fights.
It is comprised of three columns:
- positive points for picking fights correctly,
- negative points for picking fights incorrectly,


In short, each competitor is given points based on how the other competitors did for each fight and then these points are summed up, for display on the scoreboard. For each fight, a competitor can accumulate up to +100 points if they pick correctly, down to -100 points if they pick incorrectly. DRAWS are excluded.

Example:
Player A picks Fight 1 correctly, in which 80% of other players pick incorrectly. For this, Player A earns 80.
Player A picks Fight 2 incorrectly, in which 35% of other players pick correctly. For this, Player A earn -35.

Player A's positive DFtP is 80, negative DFtP is 35, for a sum of 45.



Sample Picks

We'll use my nickname and Jones vs. Trinidad for an example.


If I believe Jones will win by KO in 3

JCS,JONES,KO,3


If I believe Trinidad will win a close decision

JCS,TRINIDAD,DECISION,CLOSE


If I want to double down on a Trinidad KO in 12

JCS,TRINIDAD,KO,12,2X


If I want to triple down on a DOMINANT decision from Jones

JCS,JONES,DECISION,DOMINANT,3X

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Career PTBF Metrics (2005-Previous Season, unless stated otherwise)


Cumulative Sum of Score/AvgYearScore

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31.42	JCS
28.68	armageto
26.68	Ally-M1
24.38	cletomex
23.91	ldlamb
22.69	Gimp Mask
22.14	warpninehulk
21.91	sockdolager
21.14	claudevsq
21.05	lvlarc


Avg result of Score/AvgYearScore (Minimum of 5 years played)

Code: Select all

	
2.608	hbg
2.577	locoxelbox
2.425	Ally-M1
2.417	JCS
2.332	woe31
2.23	glittermonkey
2.219	Comegalletas
2.216	cletomex
2.206	armageto
2.191	sockdolager



Sum Result of 10pts (1st place), 7pts (2nd place), 5pts (3rd place), 2 pts (Top 10 finish), 1 pt (Top 25 finish)

Code: Select all

	
39	lvlarc
33	Ally-M1
28	hbg
22	warpninehulk
20	WadeGwynn
20	glittermonkey
20	cletomex
20	sockdolager
17	JCS
17	The-Artist



Average Finish Place - Minimum of 5 years played

Code: Select all

	
3.8	hbg
10.27	Ally-M1
13.46	JCS
16.85	glittermonkey
18.9	sockdolager
20.09	cletomex
20.37	Comegalletas
20.66	Freedom2013
21.38	armageto
22.54	ldlamb



Most Consistent Finisher - Previous 3 years, average finish position of 50 or better -- Must have played in all 3 years

Code: Select all

	
the rat	
brooklyndoug	
marvelous marv	
ikorolev	
ElJefe	
Fisto	
handsofstone	
WelshJack	
ajwesty13	
The_Truth	



Highest Season Avg of DFtP (Total Fights Picked) for 2014-Previous Season

Code: Select all

	
433.1 (85)	The-Artist
328.1 (86)	CrazyHorse
308.6 (44)	giacomino
302.6 (66)	Best Coast
298.6 (159)	Ally-M1
276.9 (148)	Comegalletas
271.9 (162)	hbg
196.4 (162)	ldlamb
179.4 (76)	Air Rodney
178.6 (101)	handsofstone



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Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 07 Jan 2018, 16:48
by greg
...I'm not a part of it, but still appreciate your effort :o

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 07 Jan 2018, 17:21
by gilgamesh
Well for the last several years I've said something along the lines of "This is my year", and then came up short. So...given the fact that I've come up short these last several years, it seems like now is the time for me to say.....YOU CHUMPS BEEN LUCKY! THIS IS MY YEAR! GIL'S TAKING IT ALL THIS YEAR :OhYes: :box:

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 09 Jan 2018, 14:27
by JCS
I just ask for help on the schedule...

- I try to schedule fights with AT LEAST a week's notice.
- I try not to post fights that are slated to take place before others I've already posted.
- I try to have all title unification fights included.
- If both fighters are in the BoxRec AND Ring Top 10... I will almost always pick those fights.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 10 Jan 2018, 23:34
by asdfjkl
AJ Parker 2x?

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 11 Jan 2018, 10:10
by JCS
asdfjkl wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 23:34 AJ Parker 2x?
No. Maybe AJ/Wilder is 2.0X.

AJ/Parker feels like 1.5 to me.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 11 Jan 2018, 17:55
by klitoris
JCS wrote: 11 Jan 2018, 10:10
asdfjkl wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 23:34 AJ Parker 2x?
No. Maybe AJ/Wilder is 2.0X.

AJ/Parker feels like 1.5 to me.
It's not quite a 2.0, but def a 1.75. 1.5 doesn't do it justice imo.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 12 Jan 2018, 05:17
by claudevsq
IMO, JCS is right. We all know who is probably going to win this one if it happens. Even Wilder vs. Ortiz will be more competitive in my book. At heavy, only fight worth 2.0X would be Joshua vs. Fury, IMHO.

As for help with the schedule, I'll try to help you, JCS. This month's two top battles are already in, others like Matthysse vs. Kiram or Linares vs. Gesta are probably not PTBF-worthy... :TU:

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 12 Jan 2018, 12:23
by asdfjkl
JCS wrote: 11 Jan 2018, 10:10
asdfjkl wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 23:34 AJ Parker 2x?
No. Maybe AJ/Wilder is 2.0X.

AJ/Parker feels like 1.5 to me.
Wilder? He would lose badly against guys like Parker, Ortiz, Fury, name them, in any fair match. He's still showfighting his friends like Stiverne? Aj and Parker already beat guys like Takam.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 12 Jan 2018, 17:19
by IronFrost
asdfjkl wrote: 12 Jan 2018, 12:23
JCS wrote: 11 Jan 2018, 10:10
asdfjkl wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 23:34 AJ Parker 2x?
No. Maybe AJ/Wilder is 2.0X.

AJ/Parker feels like 1.5 to me.
Wilder? He would lose badly against guys like Parker, Ortiz, Fury, name them, in any fair match. He's still showfighting his friends like Stiverne? Aj and Parker already beat guys like Takam.

You are that Youtube boy who ranked Tyson Fuy as number 15 heavyweight before he has beaten Wladimir....

Takam is decent but notting special as well.

Ortiz is something special.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 12 Jan 2018, 18:54
by asdfjkl
IronFrost wrote: 12 Jan 2018, 17:19
asdfjkl wrote: 12 Jan 2018, 12:23
JCS wrote: 11 Jan 2018, 10:10

No. Maybe AJ/Wilder is 2.0X.

AJ/Parker feels like 1.5 to me.
Wilder? He would lose badly against guys like Parker, Ortiz, Fury, name them, in any fair match. He's still showfighting his friends like Stiverne? Aj and Parker already beat guys like Takam.

You are that Youtube boy who ranked Tyson Fuy as number 15 heavyweight before he has beaten Wladimir....

Takam is decent but notting special as well.

Ortiz is something special.
Never that low, but Tyson Fury definetly proved me wrong, like Wilder continually proved me right.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 13 Jan 2018, 23:08
by punchoutsb
Boxrec is my relaxing place after work, school, etc. I've always wanted to join PTBF but kept putting it off. What they heck, I'll give it a shot this year!

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 13:17
by claudevsq
With all due respect, JCS, but have you checked if "Drinquor" and "Kalan" posted before the fight? I am not sure, and I do not want to piss anybody off, but IMHO, their picks came too late..., like during or after the fight?

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 13:41
by Drinquor
claudevsq wrote: 21 Jan 2018, 13:17 With all due respect, JCS, but have you checked if "Drinquor" and "Kalan" posted before the fight? I am not sure, and I do not want to piss anybody off, but IMHO, their picks came too late..., like during or after the fight?
Check the time stamps in the RBR thread against the time stamps of our picks. We both posted our picks hours before the fight began.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 13:53
by Drinquor
Although I like that KO7 gets me a perfect score, the official announcement from Jimmy Lennon on the Showtime broadcast was the stoppage occurred at 0:01 of Round 8. The bell rang to start the round, then the referee stopped the fight. It should be KO8.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 14:06
by claudevsq
Maybe, but BoxRec counts it differently. What JCS counts, is his thing.

Second, I did NOT say you picked too late, I only said it might be. If I insert a result, time shows 10 hours earlier. But in the forum, it seems correct. Still, Kalan's post seems a little late, no? :maybe:

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 14:11
by claudevsq
@Drinquor, @JCS: Seems indeed picks were all written before the fight started. But better double-check than no-check. Right? :TU:

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 14:14
by claudevsq
As for KO, Peterson did not come out for round 8... BoxRec counts that as "Retired round 7, time 3:00". But JCS should indeed count it as KO8, just like you said, Drinquor, time 0:01.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 15:44
by Drinquor
claudevsq wrote: 21 Jan 2018, 14:14 As for KO, Peterson did not come out for round 8... BoxRec counts that as "Retired round 7, time 3:00". But JCS should indeed count it as KO8, just like you said, Drinquor, time 0:01.
So Boxrec does not document the result announced at the event? Peterson did come out for round 8 (albeit for only one second), and the referee acknowledged Hunter’s request to stop the fight after the bell rang.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 15:45
by JCS
My pick recording routine lets me know if any picks were close to or after the fight start time. I did not see any warnings from my software, but correct me if I'm wrong.

Fight's decision on Monday following the fight is what is used for scoring. I don't know who to declare as the "official" provider of the decision, but if someone wants to argue that.. go ahead.

I see some places calling it 7th round.. some places calling it 8th. If in doubt, I'll just use whatever BoxRec has in the database.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 21:08
by klitoris
Should add to the schedule:

February 3rd, 2018
Gassiev - Dorticos (IBF&WBA Unification)

February 17th, 2018
Groves - Eubank Jr. (WBA&IBO Unification)

February 24th, 2018
Smith - Braehmer
Nietes - Reveco (IBF Flyweight)
Wangek - Estrada (WBC Super Flyweight)

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 22:20
by JCS
klitoris wrote: 21 Jan 2018, 21:08 Should add to the schedule:

February 3rd, 2018
Gassiev - Dorticos (IBF&WBA Unification)

February 17th, 2018
Groves - Eubank Jr. (WBA&IBO Unification)

February 24th, 2018
Smith - Braehmer
Nietes - Reveco (IBF Flyweight)
Wangek - Estrada (WBC Super Flyweight)
Have already added all but Smith/Braehmer.. which I may very well add.

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 22 Jan 2018, 00:51
by EJA
Jimmy Lennon anounced an 8th round tko (7 round was over)...

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 22 Jan 2018, 04:48
by claudevsq
Drinquor wrote: 21 Jan 2018, 15:44
claudevsq wrote: 21 Jan 2018, 14:14 As for KO, Peterson did not come out for round 8... BoxRec counts that as "Retired round 7, time 3:00". But JCS should indeed count it as KO8, just like you said, Drinquor, time 0:01.
So Boxrec does not document the result announced at the event? Peterson did come out for round 8 (albeit for only one second), and the referee acknowledged Hunter’s request to stop the fight after the bell rang.
No, especially because a fighter, who retires in-between rounds, like in Mexico, they still ring the bell for the next round and give the fighter a ceremonial 10-count. That's why BoxRec uses this policy. If JCS goes with BoxRec, it's gonna be a KO,7. That should fill you with pride and points, didn't you pick a KO,7? :TU:

Re: PTBF 2018 - RULES & STANDINGS THREAD

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 09:26
by Kilsby
EJA wrote: 22 Jan 2018, 00:51 Jimmy Lennon anounced an 8th round tko (7 round was over)...
This......^^^^

If you start contradicting what they are saying at the actual event - you are opening up a whole can of worms