Gilbert Burns vs Gunnar Nelson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (13 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.

Gilbert Burns earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Gilbert Burns edged the striking exchanges with 46 vs 26 total strikes, 30 vs 20 significant strikes, 39.5% vs 55.6% accuracy. Gilbert Burns capitalized on this striking dominance.

Gilbert Burns controlled Gunnar Nelson on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:55 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Gilbert Burns demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 49 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Gilbert Burns capitalized on this activity level, while Gunnar Nelson's 196-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gilbert Burns extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Gunnar Nelson is back at 0 with this loss.

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