Mark Holst vs Paul Sass

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.

Paul Sass earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:45, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Paul Sass slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 50.0% vs 30.0% accuracy. Paul Sass capitalized on this striking dominance.

Paul Sass edged out Mark Holst on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Paul Sass 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, Paul Sass capitalized on this activity level, while Mark Holst's 119-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Paul Sass started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mark Holst is back at 0 with this loss.

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