Said Nurmagomedov vs Saidyokub Kakhramonov

Said Nurmagomedov's 4-fight experience advantage (7 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Said Nurmagomedov for the expected result. Had Saidyokub Kakhramonov 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.

Said Nurmagomedov earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:50, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Saidyokub Kakhramonov was submitted.

The striking was extremely close with minimal separation between fighters. However, since Saidyokub Kakhramonov lost the overall fight, any slight striking edge couldn't be converted into ELO gains. Said Nurmagomedov's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Said Nurmagomedov edged out Saidyokub Kakhramonov on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:25 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Said Nurmagomedov demonstrated solid activity levels with 162 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Said Nurmagomedov capitalized on this activity level, while Saidyokub Kakhramonov's 162-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Said Nurmagomedov extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Saidyokub Kakhramonov is back at 0 with this loss.

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