Julianna Pena vs Valentina Shevchenko

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Valentina Shevchenko earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:29, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Julianna Pena was submitted.

Julianna Pena controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (78 vs 46 total strikes), significant strike advantage (27 vs 13). However, since Julianna Pena lost the overall fight, her striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Valentina Shevchenko's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Valentina Shevchenko dominated Julianna Pena on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 2:43 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Valentina Shevchenko demonstrated standard activity with 190 days since her last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Valentina Shevchenko capitalized on this activity level, while Julianna Pena's 204-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Valentina Shevchenko extended her 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Julianna Pena is back at 0 with this loss.

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