Henry Cejudo vs Sergio Pettis

Henry Cejudo overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (8 vs 10 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Sergio Pettis.

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.

Henry Cejudo 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.

Henry Cejudo controlled the striking exchanges with 85 vs 38 total strikes, 36 vs 25 significant strikes, 43.4% vs 25.5% accuracy. Henry Cejudo capitalized on this striking dominance.

Henry Cejudo dominated Sergio Pettis on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 9:35 of control time, 17 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Henry Cejudo demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 85 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Henry Cejudo capitalized on this activity level, while Sergio Pettis's 120-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Henry Cejudo extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Sergio Pettis is back at 0 with this loss.

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