Gilbert Burns vs Rashid Magomedov

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

Rashid Magomedov 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.

Rashid Magomedov dominated the striking exchanges with 94 vs 29 total strikes, 80 vs 28 significant strikes, 55.2% vs 36.4% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Rashid Magomedov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rashid Magomedov landed 2 knockdowns followed by 6 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Rashid Magomedov demonstrated standard activity with 322 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Rashid Magomedov capitalized on this activity level, while Gilbert Burns's 231-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

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

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