Aljamain Sterling vs Johnny Eduardo

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.

Aljamain Sterling earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:18, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Johnny Eduardo was submitted.

Aljamain Sterling controlled the striking exchanges with 49 vs 7 total strikes, 23 vs 4 significant strikes, 37.7% vs 16.7% accuracy. Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this striking dominance.

Aljamain Sterling dominated Johnny Eduardo on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 3:29 of control time, 12 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Aljamain Sterling demonstrated standard activity with 237 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this activity level, while Johnny Eduardo's 580-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Aljamain Sterling extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Johnny Eduardo is back at 0 with this loss.

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