Carlos Condit vs Michael Chiesa

Michael Chiesa overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (12 vs 16 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Carlos Condit.

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 a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 0:56, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Carlos Condit was submitted.

Michael Chiesa slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 10 vs 5 significant strikes, 45.5% vs 20.8% accuracy. Michael Chiesa capitalized on this striking dominance.

Michael Chiesa dominated Carlos Condit on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 4:12 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Michael Chiesa demonstrated solid activity levels with 176 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Michael Chiesa capitalized on this activity level, while Carlos Condit's 260-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. Carlos Condit is back at 0 with this loss.

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