Brad Pickett vs Eddie Wineland

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.

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

Eddie Wineland controlled the striking exchanges with 90 vs 67 total strikes, 90 vs 67 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Eddie Wineland capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Eddie Wineland demonstrated standard activity with 205 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Eddie Wineland capitalized on this activity level, while Brad Pickett's 92-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Eddie Wineland extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brad Pickett is back at 0 with this loss.

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