Clay Guida vs Justin James

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.

Clay Guida earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:42, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Justin James was submitted.

Clay Guida dominated the striking exchanges with 93 vs 28 total strikes, 26 vs 13 significant strikes, 50.0% vs 36.1% accuracy. Clay Guida capitalized on this striking dominance.

Clay Guida dominated Justin James on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 7:32 of control time, 23 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Clay Guida 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, Clay Guida capitalized on this activity level, while Justin James's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Clay Guida started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Justin James is back at 0 with this loss.

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