Mike Swick vs Paulo Thiago

Paulo Thiago overcame a 8-fight experience disadvantage (4 vs 12 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Mike Swick.

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.

Paulo Thiago earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:54, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike Swick was submitted.

Paulo Thiago controlled the striking exchanges with 36.0% vs 11.5% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Paulo Thiago capitalized on this striking dominance.

Paulo Thiago edged out Mike Swick on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:15 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Paulo Thiago demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Paulo Thiago capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Swick's 84-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Paulo Thiago extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Swick is back at 0 with this loss.

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