Cody McKenzie vs Vagner Rocha

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.

Vagner Rocha earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:49, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cody McKenzie was submitted.

Vagner Rocha edged the striking exchanges with 53 vs 31 total strikes. Vagner Rocha capitalized on this striking dominance.

Vagner Rocha dominated Cody McKenzie on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 5:41 of control time, 9 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Vagner Rocha demonstrated solid activity levels with 98 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Vagner Rocha capitalized on this activity level, while Cody McKenzie's 238-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Vagner Rocha started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody McKenzie is back at 0 with this loss.

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