Gegard Mousasi vs Jacare Souza

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.

Jacare Souza earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 4:30, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Gegard Mousasi was submitted.

Gegard Mousasi controlled the striking through superior volume (78 vs 59 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (26 vs 32), superior accuracy (46.4% vs 57.1%). However, since Gegard Mousasi lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Jacare Souza's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Jacare Souza dominated Gegard Mousasi on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 10:48 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Jacare Souza demonstrated standard activity with 202 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Jacare Souza capitalized on this activity level, while Gegard Mousasi's 97-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jacare Souza extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Gegard Mousasi is back at 0 with this loss.

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