Donald Cerrone vs Matt Brown

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (23 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.

Donald Cerrone gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.

Matt Brown controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (70 vs 63), superior accuracy (54.7% vs 42.9%), 1 knockdown. However, since Matt Brown lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Donald Cerrone's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Donald Cerrone did not secure a significant ground advantage against Matt Brown on the ground with 0:35 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Donald Cerrone demonstrated solid activity levels with 113 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Donald Cerrone capitalized on this activity level, while Matt Brown's 134-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Donald Cerrone extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Matt Brown is back at 0 with this loss.

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