Daniel Pineda vs Diego Brandao

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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.

Diego Brandao 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.

Daniel Pineda controlled the striking through superior volume (88 vs 64 total strikes), significant strike advantage (61 vs 42), superior accuracy (38.1% vs 48.8%). However, since Daniel Pineda lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Diego Brandao's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Diego Brandao controlled Daniel Pineda on the ground with 8 vs 0 takedowns, 4:26 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

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

Diego Brandao extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Daniel Pineda is back at 0 with this loss.

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