Jon Fitch vs Thiago Alves

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (14 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.

Jon Fitch earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Jon Fitch controlled the striking exchanges with 70 vs 39 total strikes, 29 vs 22 significant strikes, 43.9% vs 27.2% accuracy. Jon Fitch capitalized on this striking dominance.

Jon Fitch dominated Thiago Alves on the ground with 9 vs 0 takedowns, 8:07 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Jon Fitch demonstrated solid activity levels with 133 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Jon Fitch capitalized on this activity level, while Thiago Alves's 392-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jon Fitch continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Thiago Alves's now at 0.

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