Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Muslim Salikhov

Muslim Salikhov overcame a 6-fight experience disadvantage (5 vs 11 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.

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 Muslim Salikhov receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (46 vs 40), superior accuracy (33.3% vs 45.5%). However, since Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Muslim Salikhov's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Muslim Salikhov did not secure a significant ground advantage against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Muslim Salikhov demonstrated standard activity with 259 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Muslim Salikhov capitalized on this activity level, while Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos's 119-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Muslim Salikhov extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is back at 0 with this loss.

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