Louie Sutherland vs Tai Tuivasa

Louie Sutherland overcame a 15-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 18 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Tai Tuivasa.

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.

Louie Sutherland 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.

Louie Sutherland dominated the striking exchanges with 111 vs 27 total strikes, 21 vs 13 significant strikes, 84.0% vs 59.1% accuracy. Louie Sutherland capitalized on this striking dominance.

Louie Sutherland controlled Tai Tuivasa on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 11:45 of control time, 10 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Louie Sutherland demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 42 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Louie Sutherland capitalized on this activity level, while Tai Tuivasa's 91-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Louie Sutherland started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tai Tuivasa is back at 0 with this loss.

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