Al Iaquinta vs Michael Chiesa

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.

Michael Chiesa earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:47, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Michael Chiesa slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 60.0% vs 50.0% accuracy. Michael Chiesa capitalized on this striking dominance.

Michael Chiesa controlled Al Iaquinta on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:05 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Michael Chiesa 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, Michael Chiesa capitalized on this activity level, while Al Iaquinta's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Michael Chiesa started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Al Iaquinta is back at 0 with this loss.

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