Colton Smith vs Robert Whittaker

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.

Robert Whittaker gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.

Robert Whittaker dominated the striking exchanges with 54 vs 33 total strikes, 53 vs 33 significant strikes, 46.9% vs 36.3% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Robert Whittaker capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Robert Whittaker demonstrated solid activity levels with 162 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Robert Whittaker capitalized on this activity level, while Colton Smith's 161-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Robert Whittaker extended his 2-fight 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.