Rich Clementi vs Ross Pointon

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.

Rich Clementi earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:53, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Ross Pointon was submitted.

Rich Clementi slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 36.5% vs 22.1% accuracy. Rich Clementi capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rich Clementi controlled Ross Pointon on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 0:43 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Rich Clementi demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 75 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Rich Clementi capitalized on this activity level, while Ross Pointon's 216-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rich Clementi started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ross Pointon is back at 0 with this loss.

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