Evan Elder vs Genaro Valdez

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Evan Elder 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.

Evan Elder controlled the striking exchanges with 96 vs 65 total strikes, 96 vs 64 significant strikes, 49.2% vs 27.1% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Evan Elder capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Evan Elder demonstrated solid activity levels with 147 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Evan Elder capitalized on this activity level, while Genaro Valdez's 224-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Evan Elder started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Genaro Valdez is back at 0 with this loss.

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