Dennis Bermudez vs Diego Brandao

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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 an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:51, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Dennis Bermudez controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (25 vs 19), superior accuracy (32.1% vs 48.7%), 1 knockdown. However, since Dennis Bermudez 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 Dennis Bermudez on the ground with 1 takedown, 0:26 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Diego Brandao 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, Diego Brandao capitalized on this activity level, while Dennis Bermudez's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Diego Brandao started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Dennis Bermudez is back at 0 with this loss.

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