Cody East vs Curtis Blaydes

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Curtis Blaydes gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Curtis Blaydes dominated the striking exchanges with 109 vs 40 total strikes, 52 vs 21 significant strikes, 64.2% vs 44.7% accuracy. Curtis Blaydes capitalized on this striking dominance.

Curtis Blaydes dominated Cody East on the ground with 5 vs 3 takedowns, 4:28 of control time, 36 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Curtis Blaydes demonstrated solid activity levels with 174 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Curtis Blaydes capitalized on this activity level, while Cody East's 161-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Curtis Blaydes started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody East is back at 0 with this loss.

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