Brad Imes vs Dan Christison

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Dan Christison earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 3:37, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Brad Imes was submitted.

Dan Christison controlled the striking exchanges with 73 vs 58 significant strikes, 49.3% vs 36.9% accuracy. Dan Christison capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dan Christison edged out Brad Imes on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:48 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Dan Christison 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, Dan Christison capitalized on this activity level, while Brad Imes's 152-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dan Christison started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brad Imes is back at 0 with this loss.

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