Clifford Starks vs Ed Herman

Ed Herman's 10-fight experience advantage (12 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Ed Herman for the expected result. Had Clifford Starks pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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.

Ed Herman earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:43, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Clifford Starks was submitted.

Ed Herman edged the striking exchanges with 28 vs 16 significant strikes. Ed Herman capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ed Herman controlled Clifford Starks on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 1:23 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Ed Herman demonstrated solid activity levels with 175 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ed Herman capitalized on this activity level, while Clifford Starks's 99-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ed Herman extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Clifford Starks is back at 0 with this loss.

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