Cristiano Marcello vs Reza Madadi

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Cristiano Marcello receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Reza Madadi controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (77 vs 72), superior accuracy (51.0% vs 29.9%). However, since Reza Madadi lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Cristiano Marcello's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Cristiano Marcello did not secure a significant ground advantage against Reza Madadi on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Cristiano Marcello demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Cristiano Marcello capitalized on this activity level, while Reza Madadi's 182-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Cristiano Marcello started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Reza Madadi is back at 0 with this loss.

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