Din Thomas vs Matt Serra

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Din Thomas receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Din Thomas edged the striking exchanges with 47.5% vs 32.1% accuracy. Din Thomas capitalized on this striking dominance.

Din Thomas did not secure a significant ground advantage against Matt Serra on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:45 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Din Thomas demonstrated solid activity levels with 155 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Din Thomas capitalized on this activity level, while Matt Serra's 155-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Din Thomas started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Matt Serra is back at 0 with this loss.

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