Brendson Ribeiro vs Caio Machado

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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 Brendson Ribeiro receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Caio Machado controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (79 vs 49 total strikes), significant strike advantage (76 vs 49). However, since Caio Machado lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Brendson Ribeiro's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Brendson Ribeiro demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Brendson Ribeiro capitalized on this activity level, while Caio Machado's 190-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Brendson Ribeiro started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Caio Machado is back at 0 with this loss.

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