Michael Johnson vs Paul Sass

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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 3:00, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Michael Johnson controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (8 vs 2), superior accuracy (30.8% vs 12.5%). However, since Michael Johnson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Paul Sass's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

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

Paul Sass demonstrated standard activity with 350 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Paul Sass capitalized on this activity level, while Michael Johnson's 97-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Paul Sass extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Michael Johnson is back at 0 with this loss.

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