Jerome Rivera vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

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.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:02, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Jerome Rivera controlled the striking through superior accuracy (27.5% vs 41.7%). However, since Jerome Rivera lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Zhalgas Zhumagulov's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov demonstrated solid activity levels with 168 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Zhalgas Zhumagulov capitalized on this activity level, while Jerome Rivera's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jerome Rivera is back at 0 with this loss.

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