John Phillips vs Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 5 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran John Phillips.

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.

Khamzat Chimaev earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:12, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. John Phillips was submitted.

Khamzat Chimaev dominated the striking exchanges with 124 vs 2 total strikes, 43 vs 1 significant strikes, 82.7% vs 50.0% accuracy. Khamzat Chimaev capitalized on this striking dominance.

Khamzat Chimaev dominated John Phillips on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 5:54 of control time, 42 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Khamzat Chimaev 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, Khamzat Chimaev capitalized on this activity level, while John Phillips's 291-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Khamzat Chimaev started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. John Phillips is back at 0 with this loss.

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