Edson Barboza vs Mike Lullo

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.

Edson Barboza gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.

Edson Barboza dominated the striking exchanges with 44 vs 68 total strikes, 43 vs 12 significant strikes, 62.3% vs 26.7% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Edson Barboza capitalized on this striking dominance.

Edson Barboza edged out Mike Lullo on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 5:12 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Edson Barboza 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, Edson Barboza capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Lullo's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Edson Barboza started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Lullo is back at 0 with this loss.

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