Denis Stojnic vs Stefan Struve

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.

Stefan Struve earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:37, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Denis Stojnic was submitted.

Denis Stojnic controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (16 vs 4), superior accuracy (26.7% vs 66.7%). However, since Denis Stojnic lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Stefan Struve's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Stefan Struve edged out Denis Stojnic on the ground with 2:08 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Stefan Struve demonstrated solid activity levels with 112 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Stefan Struve capitalized on this activity level, while Denis Stojnic's 126-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Stefan Struve started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Denis Stojnic is back at 0 with this loss.

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