Nicolae Negumereanu vs Saparbeg Safarov

Saparbeg Safarov's 2-fight experience advantage (3 vs 1 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Saparbeg Safarov for the expected result. Had Nicolae Negumereanu pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Saparbeg Safarov 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.

Saparbeg Safarov dominated the striking exchanges with 139 vs 20 total strikes, 70 vs 11 significant strikes, 81.4% vs 40.7% accuracy. Saparbeg Safarov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Saparbeg Safarov dominated Nicolae Negumereanu on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 10:45 of control time, 50 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Saparbeg Safarov demonstrated extended layoff with 399 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Saparbeg Safarov capitalized on this activity level, while Nicolae Negumereanu's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Saparbeg Safarov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Nicolae Negumereanu is back at 0 with this loss.

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