Corey Hill vs Justin Buchholz

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.

Justin Buchholz earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:57, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Corey Hill was submitted.

Corey Hill controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (34 vs 24). However, since Corey Hill lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Justin Buchholz's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Justin Buchholz edged out Corey Hill on the ground with 0 takedowns, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Justin Buchholz demonstrated solid activity levels with 164 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Justin Buchholz capitalized on this activity level, while Corey Hill's 164-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Justin Buchholz started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Corey Hill is back at 0 with this loss.

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