Gunnar Nelson vs Zak Cummings

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Gunnar Nelson earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:48, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Zak Cummings was submitted.

Zak Cummings controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (18 vs 13), superior accuracy (24.0% vs 54.2%). However, since Zak Cummings lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Gunnar Nelson's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Gunnar Nelson dominated Zak Cummings on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 0:43 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Gunnar Nelson demonstrated extended layoff with 518 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Gunnar Nelson capitalized on this activity level, while Zak Cummings's 70-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gunnar Nelson extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Zak Cummings is back at 0 with this loss.

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