Dennis Bermudez vs Steven Siler

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.

Dennis Bermudez 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.

Dennis Bermudez controlled the striking exchanges with 74 vs 44 total strikes, 44 vs 23 significant strikes, 42.3% vs 29.9% accuracy. Dennis Bermudez capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dennis Bermudez dominated Steven Siler on the ground with 6 vs 0 takedowns, 8:03 of control time, 18 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Dennis Bermudez demonstrated solid activity levels with 166 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Dennis Bermudez capitalized on this activity level, while Steven Siler's 82-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dennis Bermudez continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Steven Siler's now at 0.

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