Ed Herman vs Mike Rodriguez

Ed Herman's 18-fight experience advantage (24 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Ed Herman for the expected result. Had Mike Rodriguez pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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 earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 2:41, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike Rodriguez was submitted.

Mike Rodriguez controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (114 vs 51 total strikes), significant strike advantage (89 vs 40), superior accuracy (71.8% vs 54.8%), 2 knockdowns. However, since Mike Rodriguez lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Ed Herman's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Ed Herman controlled Mike Rodriguez on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 4:09 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Ed Herman demonstrated standard activity with 308 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Ed Herman capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Rodriguez's 21-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. Mike Rodriguez is back at 0 with this loss.

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