Abel Trujillo vs Jamie Varner

Abel Trujillo overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (5 vs 7 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Jamie Varner.

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.

Abel Trujillo gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Jamie Varner controlled the striking through superior volume (51 vs 27 total strikes), significant strike advantage (36 vs 18), superior accuracy (37.5% vs 22.8%). However, since Jamie Varner lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Abel Trujillo's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Abel Trujillo did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jamie Varner on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Abel Trujillo demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 49 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Abel Trujillo capitalized on this activity level, while Jamie Varner's 155-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Abel Trujillo extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jamie Varner is back at 0 with this loss.

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