Alan Belcher vs Patrick Cote

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.

Alan Belcher earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:25, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Patrick Cote was submitted.

Alan Belcher slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 27 vs 22 significant strikes. Alan Belcher capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alan Belcher controlled Patrick Cote on the ground with 1 takedown, 2:27 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Alan Belcher demonstrated solid activity levels with 147 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Alan Belcher capitalized on this activity level, while Patrick Cote's 560-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alan Belcher extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Patrick Cote is back at 0 with this loss.

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