Johnny Rees vs Steve Bruno

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.

Steve Bruno earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:44, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Johnny Rees was submitted.

Johnny Rees controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (36 vs 10), superior accuracy (69.2% vs 55.6%). However, since Johnny Rees lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Steve Bruno's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Steve Bruno dominated Johnny Rees on the ground with 3 vs 1 takedowns, 5:01 of control time, 3 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Steve Bruno demonstrated solid activity levels with 124 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Steve Bruno capitalized on this activity level, while Johnny Rees's 145-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Steve Bruno started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Johnny Rees is back at 0 with this loss.

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