Sean Soriano vs Tatsuya Kawajiri

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Tatsuya Kawajiri earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 0:50, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Sean Soriano was submitted.

Tatsuya Kawajiri controlled the striking exchanges with 62 vs 23 total strikes, 32 vs 19 significant strikes, 88.9% vs 73.1% accuracy. Tatsuya Kawajiri capitalized on this striking dominance.

Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated Sean Soriano on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 4:08 of control time, 26 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

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

Tatsuya Kawajiri started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Sean Soriano is back at 0 with this loss.

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