Matt Bessette vs Steven Peterson

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Steven Peterson receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Steven Peterson controlled the striking exchanges with 115 vs 88 total strikes, 74 vs 57 significant strikes. Steven Peterson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Steven Peterson controlled Matt Bessette on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 7:13 of control time, 12 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Steven Peterson demonstrated solid activity levels with 138 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Steven Peterson capitalized on this activity level, while Matt Bessette's 167-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Steven Peterson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Matt Bessette is back at 0 with this loss.

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