Chris Clements vs Stephen Thompson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Stephen Thompson gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Stephen Thompson dominated the striking exchanges with 23 vs 17 significant strikes, 59.0% vs 39.5% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Stephen Thompson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Stephen Thompson landed 2 knockdowns followed by 2 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Stephen Thompson demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Stephen Thompson capitalized on this activity level, while Chris Clements's 427-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Stephen Thompson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Chris Clements is back at 0 with this loss.

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