Aaron Simpson vs Mike Pierce

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (11 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.

Mike Pierce gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Aaron Simpson controlled the striking through superior volume (50 vs 21 total strikes), significant strike advantage (28 vs 10), superior accuracy (63.6% vs 47.6%), 1 knockdown. However, since Aaron Simpson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Mike Pierce's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Mike Pierce landed 1 knockdown followed by 2 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Mike Pierce demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mike Pierce capitalized on this activity level, while Aaron Simpson's 86-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mike Pierce extended his 2-fight 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.