David Michaud vs Li Jingliang

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

Li Jingliang controlled the striking exchanges with 61 vs 41 significant strikes. Li Jingliang capitalized on this striking dominance.

Li Jingliang edged out David Michaud on the ground with 2 takedowns, 3:35 of control time, 16 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Li Jingliang 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, Li Jingliang capitalized on this activity level, while David Michaud's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Li Jingliang started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. David Michaud is back at 0 with this loss.

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