Duane Ludwig vs Genki Sudo

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.

Duane Ludwig 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.

Duane Ludwig edged the striking exchanges with 73 vs 52 total strikes, 38 vs 24 significant strikes, 66.7% vs 38.1% accuracy. Duane Ludwig capitalized on this striking dominance.

Duane Ludwig did not secure a significant ground advantage against Genki Sudo on the ground with 0 takedowns, 4:07 of control time, 16 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Duane Ludwig 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, Duane Ludwig capitalized on this activity level, while Genki Sudo's 286-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Duane Ludwig started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Genki Sudo is back at 0 with this loss.

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