Kyoji Horiguchi vs Tagir Ulanbekov

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (9 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.

Kyoji Horiguchi earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 2:18, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Tagir Ulanbekov was submitted.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated the striking exchanges with 120 vs 10 total strikes, 49 vs 6 significant strikes, 63.6% vs 22.2% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Kyoji Horiguchi capitalized on this striking dominance.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated Tagir Ulanbekov on the ground with 0 takedowns, 5:34 of control time, 24 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Kyoji Horiguchi demonstrated extended layoff with 3291 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Kyoji Horiguchi capitalized on this activity level, while Tagir Ulanbekov's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kyoji Horiguchi extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tagir Ulanbekov is back at 0 with this loss.

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