Alatengheili vs John Castaneda

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (10 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.

This was not a title fight, so both fighters received standard ELO adjustments. However, since ELO is a relative system, victories over former champions can have an indirect impact, and Title Fight ELO can differ from Basic ELO.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with John Castaneda receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

John Castaneda controlled the striking exchanges with 55 vs 28 significant strikes, 54.5% vs 24.3% accuracy. John Castaneda capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alatengheili did not secure a significant ground advantage against John Castaneda on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 4:02 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

John Castaneda demonstrated solid activity levels with 161 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, John Castaneda capitalized on this activity level, while Alatengheili's 518-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Both fighters entered without active win streaks, creating neutral momentum conditions. John Castaneda broke his rough patch while Alatengheili extended his struggles.

This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.