Alan Belcher vs Ed Herman

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (7 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Alan Belcher receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Alan Belcher edged the striking exchanges with 54 vs 43 significant strikes, 60.0% vs 33.1% accuracy. Alan Belcher capitalized on this striking dominance.

Alan Belcher did not secure a significant ground advantage against Ed Herman on the ground with 0 takedowns, 2:24 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Alan Belcher demonstrated solid activity levels with 151 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Alan Belcher capitalized on this activity level, while Ed Herman's 151-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Alan Belcher started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ed Herman is back at 0 with this loss.

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