Mike Guymon vs Rory MacDonald

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.

Rory MacDonald earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:27, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Rory MacDonald slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 42.1% vs 33.3% accuracy. Rory MacDonald capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rory MacDonald controlled Mike Guymon on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 2:50 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Rory MacDonald 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, Rory MacDonald capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Guymon's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rory MacDonald started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Guymon is back at 0 with this loss.

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