Aljamain Sterling vs Cody Gibson

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.

Aljamain Sterling 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.

Aljamain Sterling dominated the striking exchanges with 132 vs 35 total strikes, 46 vs 18 significant strikes, 51.7% vs 34.0% accuracy. Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this striking dominance.

Aljamain Sterling controlled Cody Gibson on the ground with 3 takedowns, 7:55 of control time, 10 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Aljamain Sterling 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, Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Gibson's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Aljamain Sterling started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Gibson is back at 0 with this loss.

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