Luis Pena vs Richie Smullen

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.

Luis Pena earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 3:32, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Luis Pena controlled the striking exchanges with 34.8% vs 77.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Luis Pena capitalized on this striking dominance.

Luis Pena controlled Richie Smullen on the ground with 1 takedown, 1:01 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Luis Pena 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, Luis Pena capitalized on this activity level, while Richie Smullen's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Luis Pena started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Richie Smullen is back at 0 with this loss.

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