Din Thomas vs Rich Clementi

Din Thomas's 3-fight experience advantage (5 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Din Thomas for the expected result. Had Rich Clementi pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Din Thomas earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:11, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Rich Clementi was submitted.

Din Thomas controlled the striking exchanges with 63 vs 27 total strikes, 33 vs 22 significant strikes, 44.0% vs 30.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Din Thomas capitalized on this striking dominance.

Din Thomas dominated Rich Clementi on the ground with 1 takedown, 2:15 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Din Thomas demonstrated extended layoff with 1352 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Din Thomas capitalized on this activity level, while Rich Clementi's 1352-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Din Thomas extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Rich Clementi is back at 0 with this loss.

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