Jackson McVey vs Zach Reese

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.

Zach Reese earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:38, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Jackson McVey was submitted.

Jackson McVey controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (56 vs 32). However, since Jackson McVey lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Zach Reese's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Zach Reese dominated Jackson McVey on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 2:24 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Zach Reese 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, Zach Reese capitalized on this activity level, while Jackson McVey's 112-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Zach Reese started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jackson McVey is back at 0 with this loss.

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