Thiago Silva vs Tomasz Drwal

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Thiago Silva gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Thiago Silva controlled the striking exchanges with 48 vs 43 significant strikes, 45.7% vs 33.9% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Thiago Silva capitalized on this striking dominance.

Thiago Silva did not secure a significant ground advantage against Tomasz Drwal on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:25 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Thiago Silva demonstrated solid activity levels with 105 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Thiago Silva capitalized on this activity level, while Tomasz Drwal's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Thiago Silva extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tomasz Drwal is back at 0 with this loss.

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