Clay Harvison vs Seth Baczynski

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.

Seth Baczynski earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:12, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Clay Harvison was submitted.

Seth Baczynski controlled the striking exchanges with 45 vs 18 total strikes, 41 vs 12 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Seth Baczynski capitalized on this striking dominance.

Seth Baczynski dominated Clay Harvison on the ground with 2:32 of control time, 8 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Seth Baczynski demonstrated extended layoff with 455 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Seth Baczynski capitalized on this activity level, while Clay Harvison's 105-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Seth Baczynski started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Clay Harvison is back at 0 with this loss.

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