Ed Herman vs Joe Doerksen

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Ed Herman gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.

Ed Herman dominated the striking exchanges with 89 vs 16 total strikes, 43 vs 9 significant strikes, 58.1% vs 47.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Ed Herman capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ed Herman controlled Joe Doerksen on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 6:34 of control time, 28 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Ed Herman demonstrated solid activity levels with 155 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ed Herman capitalized on this activity level, while Joe Doerksen's 623-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ed Herman extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Joe Doerksen is back at 0 with this loss.

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