Alex Nicholson vs Misha Cirkunov

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.

Misha Cirkunov earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:28, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Alex Nicholson was submitted.

Misha Cirkunov dominated the striking exchanges with 66 vs 16 total strikes, 32 vs 16 significant strikes, 50.8% vs 31.4% accuracy. Misha Cirkunov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Misha Cirkunov dominated Alex Nicholson on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 2:08 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Misha Cirkunov demonstrated solid activity levels with 168 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Misha Cirkunov capitalized on this activity level, while Alex Nicholson's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Misha Cirkunov extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Alex Nicholson is back at 0 with this loss.

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