Raoni Barcelos vs Timur Valiev

Timur Valiev overcame a 3-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 6 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Raoni Barcelos.

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.

The Decision - Majority showed mixed judging, with Timur Valiev earning reduced bonuses for the unclear victory margin.

Raoni Barcelos controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (69 vs 77), superior accuracy (52.7% vs 40.5%), 2 knockdowns. However, since Raoni Barcelos lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Timur Valiev's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Timur Valiev did not secure a significant ground advantage against Raoni Barcelos on the ground with 0:42 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Timur Valiev demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Timur Valiev capitalized on this activity level, while Raoni Barcelos's 231-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Timur Valiev extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Raoni Barcelos is back at 0 with this loss.

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