Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Nicolas Dalby

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Nicolas Dalby receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (57 vs 41), superior accuracy (43.5% vs 29.5%). However, since Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Nicolas Dalby's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Nicolas Dalby controlled Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on the ground with 6 vs 0 takedowns, 4:14 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Nicolas Dalby 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, Nicolas Dalby capitalized on this activity level, while Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Nicolas Dalby started a new 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.