Cody Gibson vs Da'Mon Blackshear

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (9 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.

Da'Mon Blackshear earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:09, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cody Gibson was submitted.

Cody Gibson controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (45 vs 13), superior accuracy (63.4% vs 33.3%). However, since Cody Gibson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Da'Mon Blackshear's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Da'Mon Blackshear edged out Cody Gibson on the ground with 0 takedowns, 3:32 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Da'Mon Blackshear demonstrated solid activity levels with 126 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Da'Mon Blackshear capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Gibson's 133-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Da'Mon Blackshear extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Gibson is back at 0 with this loss.

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