Alexander Volkov vs Tai Tuivasa

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (15 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 finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:37, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Tai Tuivasa was submitted.

Alexander Volkov dominated the striking exchanges with 107 vs 30 total strikes, 93 vs 28 significant strikes, 65.0% vs 41.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Alexander Volkov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alexander Volkov dominated Tai Tuivasa on the ground with 2:35 of control time, 18 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Alexander Volkov demonstrated standard activity with 182 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Alexander Volkov capitalized on this activity level, while Tai Tuivasa's 280-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alexander Volkov extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tai Tuivasa is back at 0 with this loss.

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