Cortney Casey vs Felice Herrig

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (7 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 Felice Herrig receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Cortney Casey controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (91 vs 76), superior accuracy (39.1% vs 29.0%). However, since Cortney Casey lost the overall fight, her striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Felice Herrig's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Felice Herrig slightly outworked Cortney Casey on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:35 of control time, earning modest grappling bonuses.

Felice Herrig demonstrated solid activity levels with 161 days since her last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Felice Herrig capitalized on this activity level, while Cortney Casey's 204-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Felice Herrig extended her 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cortney Casey is back at 0 with this loss.

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