Cheick Kongo vs Christian Wellisch

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Cheick Kongo earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:51, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Cheick Kongo controlled the striking exchanges with 27 vs 7 total strikes, 17 vs 0 significant strikes, 77.3% vs 0.0% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Cheick Kongo capitalized on this striking dominance.

Cheick Kongo did not secure a significant ground advantage against Christian Wellisch on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:18 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Cheick Kongo demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 49 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Cheick Kongo capitalized on this activity level, while Christian Wellisch's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Cheick Kongo extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Christian Wellisch is back at 0 with this loss.

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