Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (11 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.

Chidi Njokuani 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.

Chidi Njokuani dominated the striking exchanges with 159 vs 76 total strikes, 155 vs 74 significant strikes, 67.7% vs 45.1% accuracy. Chidi Njokuani capitalized on this striking dominance.

Chidi Njokuani did not secure a significant ground advantage against Joel Alvarez on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Chidi Njokuani demonstrated solid activity levels with 175 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Chidi Njokuani capitalized on this activity level, while Joel Alvarez's 98-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Chidi Njokuani started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Joel Alvarez is back at 0 with this loss.

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