Chas Skelly vs Edimilson Souza

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Chas Skelly earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:56, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Edimilson Souza was submitted.

Edimilson Souza controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (19 vs 7), superior accuracy (54.3% vs 38.9%), 1 knockdown. However, since Edimilson Souza lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Chas Skelly's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Chas Skelly controlled Edimilson Souza on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 2:47 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Chas Skelly demonstrated standard activity with 266 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Chas Skelly capitalized on this activity level, while Edimilson Souza's 231-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Chas Skelly extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Edimilson Souza is back at 0 with this loss.

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