Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simon

Montel Jackson overcame a 4-fight experience disadvantage (14 vs 18 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Ricky Simon.

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.

Montel Jackson gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Montel Jackson dominated the striking exchanges with 31 vs 13 significant strikes, 55.4% vs 30.2% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Montel Jackson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Montel Jackson did not secure a significant ground advantage against Ricky Simon on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Montel Jackson demonstrated solid activity levels with 154 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Montel Jackson capitalized on this activity level, while Ricky Simon's 182-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Montel Jackson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ricky Simon is back at 0 with this loss.

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