Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (11 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.

Kyle Nelson 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.

Kyle Nelson controlled the striking exchanges with 92 vs 60 total strikes, 63 vs 43 significant strikes, 46.7% vs 31.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Kyle Nelson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Kyle Nelson landed 1 knockdown followed by 10 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Kyle Nelson demonstrated extended layoff with 407 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Kyle Nelson capitalized on this activity level, while Matt Frevola's 385-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kyle Nelson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Matt Frevola is back at 0 with this loss.

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