Joe Doerksen vs Patrick Cote

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.

Joe Doerksen earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 2:35, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Patrick Cote was submitted.

Patrick Cote controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (37 vs 9), superior accuracy (68.5% vs 37.5%), 2 knockdowns. However, since Patrick Cote lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Joe Doerksen's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Joe Doerksen dominated Patrick Cote on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 5:27 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Joe Doerksen demonstrated standard activity with 238 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Joe Doerksen capitalized on this activity level, while Patrick Cote's 176-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Joe Doerksen started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Patrick Cote is back at 0 with this loss.

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