Francis Marshall vs William Gomis

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.

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

William Gomis edged the striking exchanges with 27 vs 15 significant strikes, 34.2% vs 11.4% accuracy. William Gomis capitalized on this striking dominance.

William Gomis did not secure a significant ground advantage against Francis Marshall on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:17 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

William Gomis demonstrated standard activity with 231 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, William Gomis capitalized on this activity level, while Francis Marshall's 140-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

William Gomis extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Francis Marshall is back at 0 with this loss.

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