Jacare Souza vs Yoel Romero

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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 Yoel Romero receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Yoel Romero controlled the striking exchanges with 46 vs 30 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Yoel Romero capitalized on this striking dominance.

Yoel Romero did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jacare Souza on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:58 of control time, 22 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Yoel Romero demonstrated solid activity levels with 169 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Yoel Romero capitalized on this activity level, while Jacare Souza's 239-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Yoel Romero continued building serious momentum with a 7-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Jacare Souza's now at 0.

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