Gadzhimurad Antigulov vs Ion Cutelaba

Ion Cutelaba's 2-fight experience advantage (5 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Ion Cutelaba for the expected result. Had Gadzhimurad Antigulov pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Ion Cutelaba earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:25, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Ion Cutelaba controlled the striking exchanges with 40 vs 16 total strikes, 40 vs 12 significant strikes, 87.0% vs 66.7% accuracy. Ion Cutelaba capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ion Cutelaba did not secure a significant ground advantage against Gadzhimurad Antigulov on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:28 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Ion Cutelaba demonstrated extended layoff with 413 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Ion Cutelaba capitalized on this activity level, while Gadzhimurad Antigulov's 441-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ion Cutelaba extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Gadzhimurad Antigulov is back at 0 with this loss.

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