Raphael Assuncao vs TJ Dillashaw

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Raphael Assuncao receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Raphael Assuncao slightly outperformed the striking exchanges. Raphael Assuncao capitalized on this striking dominance.

Raphael Assuncao did not secure a significant ground advantage against TJ Dillashaw on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:19 of control time, 1 ground strike, with almost no grappling bonus.

Raphael Assuncao demonstrated solid activity levels with 123 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Raphael Assuncao capitalized on this activity level, while TJ Dillashaw's 172-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Raphael Assuncao continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. TJ Dillashaw's now at 0.

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