Cory Hendricks vs Josh Stansbury

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 Decision - Majority showed mixed judging, with Josh Stansbury earning reduced bonuses for the unclear victory margin.

Josh Stansbury dominated the striking exchanges with 153 vs 52 total strikes, 61 vs 47 significant strikes, 57.0% vs 39.8% accuracy. Josh Stansbury capitalized on this striking dominance.

Josh Stansbury controlled Cory Hendricks on the ground with 7:48 of control time, 15 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Josh Stansbury 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, Josh Stansbury capitalized on this activity level, while Cory Hendricks's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Josh Stansbury started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cory Hendricks is back at 0 with this loss.

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