Andrey Pulyaev vs Nursulton Ruziboev

Nursulton Ruziboev's 2-fight experience advantage (6 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Nursulton Ruziboev for the expected result. Had Andrey Pulyaev pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Nursulton Ruziboev earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 3:58, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

The striking was extremely close with minimal separation between fighters. However, since Andrey Pulyaev lost the overall fight, any slight striking edge couldn't be converted into ELO gains. Nursulton Ruziboev's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Nursulton Ruziboev controlled Andrey Pulyaev on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 2:28 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Nursulton Ruziboev demonstrated extended layoff with 406 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Nursulton Ruziboev capitalized on this activity level, while Andrey Pulyaev's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Nursulton Ruziboev extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Andrey Pulyaev is back at 0 with this loss.

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