Dennis Buzukja vs Francis Marshall

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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 Francis Marshall receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Francis Marshall controlled the striking exchanges with 57 vs 66 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Francis Marshall capitalized on this striking dominance.

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

Francis Marshall demonstrated extended layoff with 378 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Francis Marshall capitalized on this activity level, while Dennis Buzukja's 147-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Francis Marshall started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Dennis Buzukja is back at 0 with this loss.

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