Drew Fickett vs Josh Koscheck

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Drew Fickett earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 4:28, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Josh Koscheck was submitted.

Josh Koscheck controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (95 vs 33 total strikes), superior accuracy (50.0% vs 29.4%). However, since Josh Koscheck lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Drew Fickett's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Drew Fickett edged out Josh Koscheck on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:16 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Drew Fickett demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 58 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Drew Fickett capitalized on this activity level, while Josh Koscheck's 58-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Drew Fickett extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Josh Koscheck is back at 0 with this loss.

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