Brian Ortega vs Cub Swanson

Brian Ortega overcame a 8-fight experience disadvantage (6 vs 14 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Cub Swanson.

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.

Brian Ortega earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:22, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cub Swanson was submitted.

Cub Swanson controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (60 vs 24 total strikes), significant strike advantage (60 vs 24), superior accuracy (61.9% vs 34.3%). However, since Cub Swanson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Brian Ortega's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Brian Ortega edged out Cub Swanson on the ground with 0:30 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Brian Ortega demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Brian Ortega capitalized on this activity level, while Cub Swanson's 232-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Brian Ortega continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Cub Swanson's now at 0.

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