Kevin Jordan vs Paul Buentello

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.

Paul Buentello earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:00, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Paul Buentello controlled the striking exchanges with 46.5% vs 54.5% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Paul Buentello capitalized on this striking dominance.

Paul Buentello dominated Kevin Jordan on the ground with 0:40 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Paul Buentello demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Paul Buentello capitalized on this activity level, while Kevin Jordan's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Paul Buentello extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kevin Jordan is back at 0 with this loss.

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