Dan Stittgen vs Marcelo Guimaraes

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 Marcelo Guimaraes receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Marcelo Guimaraes dominated the striking exchanges with 130 vs 78 total strikes, 63 vs 49 significant strikes, 64.9% vs 48.5% accuracy. Marcelo Guimaraes capitalized on this striking dominance.

Marcelo Guimaraes edged out Dan Stittgen on the ground with 0 takedowns, 7:35 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Marcelo Guimaraes demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Marcelo Guimaraes capitalized on this activity level, while Dan Stittgen's 158-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Marcelo Guimaraes started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Dan Stittgen is back at 0 with this loss.

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