Al Iaquinta vs Mitch Clarke

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.

Mitch Clarke earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 0:57, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Al Iaquinta was submitted.

Al Iaquinta controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (13 vs 8), superior accuracy (68.4% vs 38.1%). However, since Al Iaquinta lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Mitch Clarke's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Mitch Clarke edged out Al Iaquinta on the ground with 0 takedowns, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Mitch Clarke demonstrated standard activity with 343 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Mitch Clarke capitalized on this activity level, while Al Iaquinta's 112-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mitch Clarke extended his 2-fight 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.