Patrick Cote vs Travis Lutter

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

Travis Lutter earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:18, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Virtually no striking took place with only 0 total significant strikes exchanged. Both fighters immediately engaged in grappling, making striking analysis irrelevant to this fight.

Travis Lutter controlled Patrick Cote on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:57 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Travis Lutter demonstrated extended layoff with 449 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Travis Lutter capitalized on this activity level, while Patrick Cote's 463-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Travis Lutter started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Patrick Cote is back at 0 with this loss.

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