Cole Smith vs Miles Johns

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Miles Johns receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Miles Johns controlled the striking exchanges with 63 vs 26 total strikes, 31 vs 11 significant strikes, 47.7% vs 19.3% accuracy. Miles Johns capitalized on this striking dominance.

Miles Johns controlled Cole Smith on the ground with 1 takedown, 2:52 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Miles Johns 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, Miles Johns capitalized on this activity level, while Cole Smith's 133-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Miles Johns started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cole Smith is back at 0 with this loss.

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