Colby Covington vs Warlley Alves

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

Warlley Alves earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 1:26, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Colby Covington controlled the striking through superior accuracy (100.0% vs 50.0%). However, since Colby Covington lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Warlley Alves's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Warlley Alves edged out Colby Covington on the ground with 0 takedowns, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Warlley Alves demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Warlley Alves capitalized on this activity level, while Colby Covington's 204-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Warlley Alves extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Colby Covington is back at 0 with this loss.

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