Brad Imes vs Rashad Evans

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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 Rashad Evans receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Rashad Evans dominated the striking exchanges with 48 vs 42 significant strikes, 50.0% vs 25.6% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Rashad Evans capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rashad Evans landed 2 knockdowns followed by 5 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Rashad Evans demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Rashad Evans capitalized on this activity level, while Brad Imes's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rashad Evans started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brad Imes is back at 0 with this loss.

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