Grant Dawson vs Michael Trizano

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Grant Dawson earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:27, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Michael Trizano was submitted.

Grant Dawson slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 27 vs 20 significant strikes. Grant Dawson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Grant Dawson dominated Michael Trizano on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 4:13 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Grant Dawson demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 70 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Grant Dawson capitalized on this activity level, while Michael Trizano's 189-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Grant Dawson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Michael Trizano is back at 0 with this loss.

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