Alexander Gustafsson vs Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (12 vs 16 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Alexander Gustafsson.

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.

Anthony Smith earned a finish with a Submission in round 4 at 2:38, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Alexander Gustafsson was submitted.

Alexander Gustafsson controlled the striking through superior volume (73 vs 51 total strikes), significant strike advantage (72 vs 49). However, since Alexander Gustafsson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Anthony Smith's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Anthony Smith controlled Alexander Gustafsson on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:24 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Anthony Smith demonstrated solid activity levels with 91 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Anthony Smith capitalized on this activity level, while Alexander Gustafsson's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Anthony Smith started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Alexander Gustafsson is back at 0 with this loss.

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