Cathal Pendred vs Mike King

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Cathal Pendred earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:33, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike King was submitted.

Mike King controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (60 vs 16 total strikes), significant strike advantage (38 vs 11), superior accuracy (58.5% vs 27.5%), 1 knockdown. However, since Mike King lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Cathal Pendred's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Cathal Pendred controlled Mike King on the ground with 3 vs 1 takedowns, 2:02 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Cathal Pendred 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, Cathal Pendred capitalized on this activity level, while Mike King's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Cathal Pendred started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike King is back at 0 with this loss.

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