Aleksei Oleinik vs Curtis Blaydes

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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.

Curtis Blaydes gained a finish with a TKO - Doctor's Stoppage in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Curtis Blaydes controlled the striking exchanges with 39 vs 34 significant strikes, 38.6% vs 50.0% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Curtis Blaydes capitalized on this striking dominance.

Curtis Blaydes landed 1 knockdown followed by 4 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Curtis Blaydes demonstrated solid activity levels with 120 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Curtis Blaydes capitalized on this activity level, while Aleksei Oleinik's 120-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Curtis Blaydes extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Aleksei Oleinik is back at 0 with this loss.

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