Manvel Gamburyan vs Nate Diaz

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Nate Diaz earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 0:20, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Manvel Gamburyan was submitted.

Manvel Gamburyan controlled the striking through superior volume (28 vs 56 total strikes), significant strike advantage (16 vs 2). However, since Manvel Gamburyan lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Nate Diaz's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Nate Diaz edged out Manvel Gamburyan on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:25 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Nate Diaz 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, Nate Diaz capitalized on this activity level, while Manvel Gamburyan's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Nate Diaz started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Manvel Gamburyan is back at 0 with this loss.

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