Jack Hermansson vs Sean Strickland

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (14 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Sean Strickland receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Sean Strickland controlled the striking exchanges with 161 vs 137 total strikes, 153 vs 137 significant strikes. Sean Strickland capitalized on this striking dominance.

Sean Strickland did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jack Hermansson on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Sean Strickland demonstrated standard activity with 190 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Sean Strickland capitalized on this activity level, while Jack Hermansson's 260-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Sean Strickland continued building serious momentum with a 6-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Jack Hermansson's now at 0.

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