Alexandre Pantoja vs Eric Shelton

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.

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

Alexandre Pantoja edged the striking exchanges with 67 vs 44 total strikes, 37 vs 32 significant strikes. Alexandre Pantoja capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alexandre Pantoja did not secure a significant ground advantage against Eric Shelton on the ground with 1 takedown, 3:50 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Alexandre Pantoja 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, Alexandre Pantoja capitalized on this activity level, while Eric Shelton's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alexandre Pantoja started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Eric Shelton is back at 0 with this loss.

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