Elisha Ellison vs Gable Steveson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Gable Steveson earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:31, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Gable Steveson controlled the striking exchanges with 41 vs 14 total strikes, 41 vs 13 significant strikes, 71.9% vs 39.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Gable Steveson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Gable Steveson 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, Gable Steveson capitalized on this activity level, while Elisha Ellison's 287-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gable Steveson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Elisha Ellison is back at 0 with this loss.

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