Dominick Reyes vs Volkan Oezdemir

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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 Dominick Reyes receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Dominick Reyes edged the striking exchanges with 44 vs 35 significant strikes. Dominick Reyes capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dominick Reyes did not secure a significant ground advantage against Volkan Oezdemir on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Dominick Reyes demonstrated solid activity levels with 162 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Dominick Reyes capitalized on this activity level, while Volkan Oezdemir's 141-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dominick Reyes continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Volkan Oezdemir's now at 0.

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