Alex Gorgees vs Damir Ismagulov

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Damir Ismagulov earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Damir Ismagulov dominated the striking exchanges with 103 vs 22 total strikes, 34 vs 10 significant strikes, 61.8% vs 32.3% accuracy. Damir Ismagulov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Damir Ismagulov dominated Alex Gorgees on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 9:46 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Damir Ismagulov demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Damir Ismagulov capitalized on this activity level, while Alex Gorgees's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Damir Ismagulov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Alex Gorgees is back at 0 with this loss.

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