Dominick Reyes vs Johnny Walker

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (15 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 Dominick Reyes receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Johnny Walker controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (42 vs 34). However, since Johnny Walker lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Dominick Reyes's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Dominick Reyes demonstrated standard activity with 196 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Dominick Reyes capitalized on this activity level, while Johnny Walker's 231-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dominick Reyes started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Johnny Walker is back at 0 with this loss.

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