Brandon Vera vs Keith Jardine

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (8 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 Keith Jardine receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Keith Jardine controlled the striking exchanges with 38.2% vs 55.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Keith Jardine capitalized on this striking dominance.

Keith Jardine landed 1 knockdown followed by 10 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Keith Jardine demonstrated solid activity levels with 147 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Keith Jardine capitalized on this activity level, while Brandon Vera's 91-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Keith Jardine started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brandon Vera is back at 0 with this loss.

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