Drew Dober vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (8 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.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:57, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Drew Dober was submitted.

Drew Dober controlled the striking through superior accuracy (33.8% vs 50.9%), 1 knockdown. However, since Drew Dober lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Olivier Aubin-Mercier's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier edged out Drew Dober on the ground with 1:33 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier demonstrated solid activity levels with 176 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Olivier Aubin-Mercier capitalized on this activity level, while Drew Dober's 92-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Drew Dober is back at 0 with this loss.

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