Alexander Volkov vs Greg Hardy

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.

Alexander Volkov 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.

Alexander Volkov controlled the striking exchanges with 86 vs 51 total strikes, 86 vs 46 significant strikes, 56.6% vs 34.1% accuracy. Alexander Volkov capitalized on this striking dominance.

The fight remained exclusively on the feet with zero ground action, resulting in neutral ground scoring for both fighters.

Alexander Volkov demonstrated extended layoff with 400 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Alexander Volkov capitalized on this activity level, while Greg Hardy's 23-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alexander Volkov started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Greg Hardy is back at 0 with this loss.

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