Chris Brennan vs Gil Castillo

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.

Gil Castillo 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.

Gil Castillo edged the striking exchanges with 120 vs 97 total strikes, 17 vs 8 significant strikes, 51.5% vs 34.8% accuracy. Gil Castillo capitalized on this striking dominance.

Gil Castillo dominated Chris Brennan on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 13:02 of control time, 12 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Gil Castillo demonstrated solid activity levels with 106 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Gil Castillo capitalized on this activity level, while Chris Brennan's 1401-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gil Castillo started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Chris Brennan is back at 0 with this loss.

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