Colby Covington vs Wagner Silva

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Colby Covington earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 3:26, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Wagner Silva was submitted.

Colby Covington dominated the striking exchanges with 97 vs 23 total strikes, 23 vs 16 significant strikes, 37.1% vs 27.1% accuracy. Colby Covington capitalized on this striking dominance.

Colby Covington dominated Wagner Silva on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 8:23 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Colby Covington demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 78 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Colby Covington capitalized on this activity level, while Wagner Silva's 162-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Colby Covington extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Wagner Silva is back at 0 with this loss.

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