Josh Sampo vs Ryan Benoit

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Josh Sampo earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:31, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Ryan Benoit was submitted.

Josh Sampo controlled the striking exchanges with 65 vs 24 total strikes, 28 vs 18 significant strikes, 43.8% vs 28.6% accuracy. Josh Sampo capitalized on this striking dominance.

Josh Sampo dominated Ryan Benoit on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 4:11 of control time, 7 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Josh Sampo 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, Josh Sampo capitalized on this activity level, while Ryan Benoit's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Josh Sampo started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ryan Benoit is back at 0 with this loss.

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