Augusto Sakai vs Blagoy Ivanov

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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 Augusto Sakai receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Augusto Sakai edged the striking exchanges with 78 vs 66 significant strikes. Augusto Sakai capitalized on this striking dominance.

Augusto Sakai did not secure a significant ground advantage against Blagoy Ivanov on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:46 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Augusto Sakai demonstrated standard activity with 259 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Augusto Sakai capitalized on this activity level, while Blagoy Ivanov's 210-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Augusto Sakai extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Blagoy Ivanov is back at 0 with this loss.

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