Katsuhisa Fujii vs Kenichi Yamamoto

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.

Kenichi Yamamoto earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:15, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Katsuhisa Fujii was submitted.

Katsuhisa Fujii controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (93 vs 1 total strikes), significant strike advantage (27 vs 1), superior accuracy (42.9% vs 25.0%). However, since Katsuhisa Fujii lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Kenichi Yamamoto's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Kenichi Yamamoto edged out Katsuhisa Fujii on the ground with 0 takedowns, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Kenichi Yamamoto demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within 1 day since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Kenichi Yamamoto capitalized on this activity level, while Katsuhisa Fujii's 1-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kenichi Yamamoto extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Katsuhisa Fujii is back at 0 with this loss.

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