Melvin Guillard vs Rich Clementi

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (6 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.

Rich Clementi earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:40, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Rich Clementi slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 66.7% vs 27.8% accuracy. Rich Clementi capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rich Clementi controlled Melvin Guillard on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 1:48 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Rich Clementi demonstrated solid activity levels with 99 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Rich Clementi capitalized on this activity level, while Melvin Guillard's 269-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rich Clementi extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Melvin Guillard is back at 0 with this loss.

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