Kai Asakura vs Tim Elliott

Tim Elliott's 19-fight experience advantage (21 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Tim Elliott for the expected result. Had Kai Asakura pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Tim Elliott earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:39, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Kai Asakura was submitted.

Tim Elliott slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 27 vs 21 significant strikes, 38.0% vs 24.1% accuracy. Tim Elliott capitalized on this striking dominance.

Tim Elliott dominated Kai Asakura on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 1:54 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Tim Elliott demonstrated extended layoff with 617 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Tim Elliott capitalized on this activity level, while Kai Asakura's 252-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Tim Elliott extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kai Asakura is back at 0 with this loss.

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