Andre Fili vs Cub Swanson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (23 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Andre Fili receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Cub Swanson controlled the striking through superior volume (90 vs 70 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (62 vs 67), superior accuracy (55.9% vs 45.6%). However, since Cub Swanson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Andre Fili's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Andre Fili edged out Cub Swanson on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 3:50 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Andre Fili demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Andre Fili capitalized on this activity level, while Cub Swanson's 322-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Andre Fili started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cub Swanson is back at 0 with this loss.

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