Kiefer Crosbie vs Sam Patterson

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.

Sam Patterson earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:50, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Kiefer Crosbie controlled the striking through superior accuracy (56.3% vs 34.6%). However, since Kiefer Crosbie lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Sam Patterson's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Sam Patterson controlled Kiefer Crosbie on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 0:56 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Sam Patterson demonstrated standard activity with 189 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Sam Patterson capitalized on this activity level, while Kiefer Crosbie's 322-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Sam Patterson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kiefer Crosbie is back at 0 with this loss.

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