Francis Carmont vs Tom Lawlor

Francis Carmont overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (4 vs 8 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Tom Lawlor.

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 Francis Carmont receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Francis Carmont edged the striking exchanges with 34 vs 20 significant strikes, 40.5% vs 26.7% accuracy. Francis Carmont capitalized on this striking dominance.

Francis Carmont did not secure a significant ground advantage against Tom Lawlor on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:32 of control time, 1 ground strike, with almost no grappling bonus.

Francis Carmont demonstrated solid activity levels with 130 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Francis Carmont capitalized on this activity level, while Tom Lawlor's 187-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Francis Carmont extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tom Lawlor is back at 0 with this loss.

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