Ed Herman vs Kendall Grove

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.

Kendall Grove earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Ed Herman controlled the striking through superior volume (68 vs 46 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (33 vs 25). However, since Ed Herman lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Kendall Grove's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Kendall Grove did not secure a significant ground advantage against Ed Herman on the ground with 0 takedowns, 3:25 of control time, 9 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Kendall Grove 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, Kendall Grove capitalized on this activity level, while Ed Herman's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kendall Grove started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ed Herman is back at 0 with this loss.

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