Brady Hiestand vs Garrett Armfield

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.

Brady Hiestand earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 1:52, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Garrett Armfield was submitted.

Garrett Armfield controlled the striking through superior volume (59 vs 42 total strikes), significant strike advantage (49 vs 22), superior accuracy (59.0% vs 44.0%), 1 knockdown. However, since Garrett Armfield lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Brady Hiestand's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Brady Hiestand dominated Garrett Armfield on the ground with 6 vs 0 takedowns, 5:36 of control time, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Brady Hiestand demonstrated extended layoff with 420 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Brady Hiestand capitalized on this activity level, while Garrett Armfield's 147-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Brady Hiestand extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Garrett Armfield is back at 0 with this loss.

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