Blagoy Ivanov vs Tai Tuivasa

Blagoy Ivanov overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 5 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Tai Tuivasa.

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.

Blagoy Ivanov earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Blagoy Ivanov controlled the striking exchanges with 73 vs 64 significant strikes, 59.3% vs 44.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Blagoy Ivanov capitalized on this striking dominance.

Blagoy Ivanov landed 1 knockdown followed by 6 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Blagoy Ivanov demonstrated solid activity levels with 91 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Blagoy Ivanov capitalized on this activity level, while Tai Tuivasa's 189-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Blagoy Ivanov extended his 2-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.