Darrius Flowers vs Evan Elder

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.

Evan Elder earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:46, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Darrius Flowers was submitted.

Evan Elder controlled the striking exchanges with 61 vs 26 total strikes, 45 vs 24 significant strikes, 52.3% vs 40.0% accuracy. Evan Elder capitalized on this striking dominance.

Evan Elder dominated Darrius Flowers on the ground with 0 takedowns, 2:01 of control time, 13 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Evan Elder demonstrated standard activity with 364 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Evan Elder capitalized on this activity level, while Darrius Flowers's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Evan Elder extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Darrius Flowers is back at 0 with this loss.

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