September 1, 2017
Heavyweight Bout
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| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 3 | 19 |
| Experience Gap | -16 | 16 |
| Experience ELO | 1 209 | 1 116 |
| ELO Change | +66 | -32 |
Alexander Volkov overcame a 16-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 19 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Stefan Struve.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 067 | 1 074 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
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.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | KO/TKO | KO/TKO |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 3:30 | 3:30 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 230 | 1 323 |
| ELO Change | +144 | -72 |
Alexander Volkov gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 135 | 41 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 253 | 162 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 144 | 41 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 260 | 1 066 |
| ELO Change | +155 | -155 |
Alexander Volkov dominated the striking exchanges with 144 vs 41 total strikes, 135 vs 41 significant strikes, 53.4% vs 25.3% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Alexander Volkov capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 2 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 2 | 0 |
| Ground Control Time | 0:58 | 0:00 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 18 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 140 | 1 066 |
| ELO Change | +85 | -85 |
Alexander Volkov controlled Stefan Struve on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 0:58 of control time, 18 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 140 | 329 |
| Activity ELO | 1 145 | 1 222 |
| ELO Change | +61 | -30 |
Alexander Volkov demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Alexander Volkov capitalized on this activity level, while Stefan Struve's 329-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 3 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 085 | 1 103 |
| ELO Change | +33 | -26 |
Alexander Volkov extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Stefan Struve is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Alexander Volkov | Stefan Struve |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 067 | 1 073 |
| ELO Change | +24 | -24 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.