Arnold Allen vs Gilbert Melendez

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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.

Arnold Allen 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.

Arnold Allen dominated the striking exchanges with 102 vs 27 total strikes, 102 vs 23 significant strikes, 53.7% vs 20.4% accuracy. Arnold Allen capitalized on this striking dominance.

Arnold Allen did not secure a significant ground advantage against Gilbert Melendez on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 0:54 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Arnold Allen demonstrated solid activity levels with 112 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Arnold Allen capitalized on this activity level, while Gilbert Melendez's 665-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Arnold Allen continued building serious momentum with a 6-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Gilbert Melendez's now at 0.

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