Alex Karalexis vs Josh Rafferty

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.

Alex Karalexis earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:40, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Alex Karalexis slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 6 vs 1 significant strikes, 50.0% vs 33.3% accuracy. Alex Karalexis capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alex Karalexis controlled Josh Rafferty on the ground with 1:03 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Alex Karalexis 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, Alex Karalexis capitalized on this activity level, while Josh Rafferty's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alex Karalexis started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Josh Rafferty is back at 0 with this loss.

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