Carlos Felipe vs Justin Tafa

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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 Carlos Felipe receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Justin Tafa controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (109 vs 77 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (86 vs 77). However, since Justin Tafa lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Carlos Felipe's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Carlos Felipe did not secure a significant ground advantage against Justin Tafa on the ground with 0:41 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Carlos Felipe demonstrated solid activity levels with 106 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Carlos Felipe capitalized on this activity level, while Justin Tafa's 343-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Carlos Felipe extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Justin Tafa is back at 0 with this loss.

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