Gilbert Smith vs Robert McDaniel

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Robert McDaniel earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 2:49, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Gilbert Smith was submitted.

Robert McDaniel dominated the striking exchanges with 97 vs 24 total strikes, 35 vs 14 significant strikes, 64.8% vs 41.2% accuracy. Robert McDaniel capitalized on this striking dominance.

Robert McDaniel dominated Gilbert Smith on the ground with 0 takedowns, 6:17 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Robert McDaniel demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Robert McDaniel capitalized on this activity level, while Gilbert Smith's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Robert McDaniel started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Gilbert Smith is back at 0 with this loss.

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