CB Dollaway vs Tim Boetsch

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (12 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 Tim Boetsch receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

CB Dollaway controlled the striking through superior volume (84 vs 65 total strikes), significant strike advantage (57 vs 41). However, since CB Dollaway lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Tim Boetsch's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Tim Boetsch did not secure a significant ground advantage against CB Dollaway on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:59 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Tim Boetsch demonstrated solid activity levels with 105 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Tim Boetsch capitalized on this activity level, while CB Dollaway's 273-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Tim Boetsch started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. CB Dollaway is back at 0 with this loss.

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