Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Rich Franklin earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 4:28, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Jorge Rivera was submitted.

Rich Franklin controlled the striking exchanges with 84 vs 60 total strikes, 41 vs 22 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Rich Franklin capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rich Franklin dominated Jorge Rivera on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 9:35 of control time, 9 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Rich Franklin demonstrated extended layoff with 392 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Rich Franklin capitalized on this activity level, while Jorge Rivera's 265-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rich Franklin extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jorge Rivera is back at 0 with this loss.

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