DaMarques Johnson vs James Wilks

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.

James Wilks earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:54, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

James Wilks slightly outperformed the striking exchanges. James Wilks capitalized on this striking dominance.

James Wilks controlled DaMarques Johnson on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 2:16 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

James Wilks 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, James Wilks capitalized on this activity level, while DaMarques Johnson's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

James Wilks started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. DaMarques Johnson is back at 0 with this loss.

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