Cub Swanson vs Ricardo Lamas

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Ricardo Lamas earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:16, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cub Swanson was submitted.

Cub Swanson controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (17 vs 9). However, since Cub Swanson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Ricardo Lamas's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Ricardo Lamas dominated Cub Swanson on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 2:54 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Ricardo Lamas demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ricardo Lamas capitalized on this activity level, while Cub Swanson's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ricardo Lamas extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cub Swanson is back at 0 with this loss.

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