Aaron Simpson vs Mark Munoz

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Mark Munoz earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Mark Munoz controlled the striking exchanges with 92 vs 70 total strikes, 76 vs 43 significant strikes, 48.7% vs 36.4% accuracy. Mark Munoz capitalized on this striking dominance.

Mark Munoz did not secure a significant ground advantage against Aaron Simpson on the ground with 1 takedown, 2:57 of control time, 4 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Mark Munoz demonstrated solid activity levels with 112 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mark Munoz capitalized on this activity level, while Aaron Simpson's 155-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mark Munoz started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Aaron Simpson is back at 0 with this loss.

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