Joaquim Silva vs Nazareno Malegarie

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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 Joaquim Silva receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Nazareno Malegarie controlled the striking through superior volume (68 vs 49 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (58 vs 49). However, since Nazareno Malegarie lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Joaquim Silva's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Joaquim Silva did not secure a significant ground advantage against Nazareno Malegarie on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Joaquim Silva demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Joaquim Silva capitalized on this activity level, while Nazareno Malegarie's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Joaquim Silva started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Nazareno Malegarie is back at 0 with this loss.

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