Curtis Blaydes vs Francis Ngannou

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (8 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.

Francis Ngannou secured a devastating KO/TKO in 0:45 of round 1. This explosive first-minute finish earned substantial bonus rewards for the exceptional performance.

Francis Ngannou controlled the striking exchanges with 13 vs 1 significant strikes, 76.5% vs 12.5% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Francis Ngannou capitalized on this striking dominance.

Francis Ngannou landed 1 knockdown followed by 5 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Francis Ngannou demonstrated solid activity levels with 141 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Francis Ngannou capitalized on this activity level, while Curtis Blaydes's 169-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Francis Ngannou started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Curtis Blaydes is back at 0 with this loss.

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