Brady Hiestand vs Ricky Turcios

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 Ricky Turcios receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Ricky Turcios dominated the striking exchanges with 201 vs 82 total strikes, 100 vs 66 significant strikes, 58.5% vs 49.3% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Ricky Turcios capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ricky Turcios landed 1 knockdown followed by 11 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Ricky Turcios 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, Ricky Turcios capitalized on this activity level, while Brady Hiestand's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ricky Turcios started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brady Hiestand is back at 0 with this loss.

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