Benardo Sopaj vs Timmy Cuamba

Benardo Sopaj overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 5 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Timmy Cuamba.

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.

Benardo Sopaj earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:25, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Timmy Cuamba was submitted.

Benardo Sopaj controlled the striking exchanges with 66 vs 29 total strikes, 37 vs 29 significant strikes, 66.1% vs 36.3% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Benardo Sopaj capitalized on this striking dominance.

Benardo Sopaj dominated Timmy Cuamba on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:54 of control time, 23 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Benardo Sopaj demonstrated extended layoff with 483 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Benardo Sopaj capitalized on this activity level, while Timmy Cuamba's 196-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Benardo Sopaj extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Timmy Cuamba is back at 0 with this loss.

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