Colton Smith vs Michael Chiesa

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.

Michael Chiesa earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:41, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Colton Smith was submitted.

Michael Chiesa slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 36.8% vs 22.2% accuracy. Michael Chiesa capitalized on this striking dominance.

Michael Chiesa controlled Colton Smith on the ground with 1 takedown, 1:21 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Michael Chiesa demonstrated solid activity levels with 103 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Michael Chiesa capitalized on this activity level, while Colton Smith's 166-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Michael Chiesa started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Colton Smith is back at 0 with this loss.

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