Jeff Hughes vs Raphael Pessoa

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.

Raphael Pessoa 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.

Raphael Pessoa controlled the striking exchanges with 39 vs 34 significant strikes, 28.3% vs 44.2% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Raphael Pessoa capitalized on this striking dominance.

Raphael Pessoa did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jeff Hughes on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Raphael Pessoa demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Raphael Pessoa capitalized on this activity level, while Jeff Hughes's 42-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Raphael Pessoa started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jeff Hughes is back at 0 with this loss.

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