Jacare Souza vs Jan Blachowicz

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (14 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 Jan Blachowicz receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Jan Blachowicz controlled the striking exchanges with 105 vs 56 total strikes, 71 vs 20 significant strikes. Jan Blachowicz capitalized on this striking dominance.

Jan Blachowicz did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jacare Souza on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Jan Blachowicz demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Jan Blachowicz capitalized on this activity level, while Jacare Souza's 204-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jan Blachowicz extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jacare Souza is back at 0 with this loss.

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