Cody Pfister vs Sage Northcutt

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.

Sage Northcutt earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 0:41, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cody Pfister was submitted.

Cody Pfister controlled the striking through superior volume (40 vs 19 total strikes), superior accuracy (62.5% vs 88.9%). However, since Cody Pfister lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Sage Northcutt's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Sage Northcutt controlled Cody Pfister on the ground with 2 takedowns, 1:56 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Sage Northcutt demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 69 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Sage Northcutt capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Pfister's 153-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Sage Northcutt extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Pfister is back at 0 with this loss.

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