Clay Harvison vs Justin Edwards

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 Clay Harvison receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Clay Harvison controlled the striking exchanges with 113 vs 84 total strikes, 57 vs 42 significant strikes. Clay Harvison capitalized on this striking dominance.

Clay Harvison edged out Justin Edwards on the ground with 1 takedown, 3:50 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

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

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

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