Ed Herman vs Scott Smith

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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 earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:25, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Scott Smith was submitted.

Ed Herman controlled the striking exchanges with 53 vs 12 total strikes, 24 vs 3 significant strikes. Ed Herman capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ed Herman dominated Scott Smith on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 6:23 of control time, 19 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Ed Herman demonstrated solid activity levels with 142 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ed Herman capitalized on this activity level, while Scott Smith's 133-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ed Herman extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Scott Smith is back at 0 with this loss.

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