Josh Fremd vs Roman Kopylov

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Roman Kopylov gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Roman Kopylov controlled the striking exchanges with 49 vs 38 significant strikes, 58.3% vs 32.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Roman Kopylov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Roman Kopylov did not secure a significant ground advantage against Josh Fremd on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Roman Kopylov demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 49 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Roman Kopylov capitalized on this activity level, while Josh Fremd's 35-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Roman Kopylov extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Josh Fremd is back at 0 with this loss.

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