Jordan Griffin vs Youssef Zalal

Youssef Zalal overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 4 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Jordan Griffin.

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.

Youssef Zalal 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.

Youssef Zalal controlled the striking exchanges with 70 vs 33 total strikes, 59 vs 28 significant strikes, 52.7% vs 40.6% accuracy. Youssef Zalal capitalized on this striking dominance.

Youssef Zalal did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jordan Griffin on the ground with 0 takedowns, 4:23 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Youssef Zalal demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Youssef Zalal capitalized on this activity level, while Jordan Griffin's 119-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Youssef Zalal extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jordan Griffin is back at 0 with this loss.

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