Modestas Bukauskas vs Tyson Pedro

Modestas Bukauskas overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (5 vs 9 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Tyson Pedro.

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.

Modestas Bukauskas 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.

Tyson Pedro controlled the striking through superior accuracy (55.6% vs 40.4%). However, since Tyson Pedro lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Modestas Bukauskas's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Modestas Bukauskas did not secure a significant ground advantage against Tyson Pedro on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:57 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Modestas Bukauskas demonstrated extended layoff with 526 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Modestas Bukauskas capitalized on this activity level, while Tyson Pedro's 176-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Modestas Bukauskas started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tyson Pedro is back at 0 with this loss.

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