Aaron Riley vs Ross Pearson

Ross Pearson overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 6 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Aaron Riley.

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.

Ross Pearson gained a finish with a TKO - Doctor's Stoppage in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Ross Pearson dominated the striking exchanges with 70 vs 19 total strikes, 59 vs 15 significant strikes, 48.4% vs 20.5% accuracy. Ross Pearson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ross Pearson did not secure a significant ground advantage against Aaron Riley on the ground with 0:53 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Ross Pearson demonstrated solid activity levels with 148 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ross Pearson capitalized on this activity level, while Aaron Riley's 99-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ross Pearson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Aaron Riley is back at 0 with this loss.

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