James Head vs Papy Abedi

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

James Head earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:33, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

James Head edged the striking exchanges with 21 vs 11 significant strikes, 48.8% vs 61.1% accuracy. James Head capitalized on this striking dominance.

James Head edged out Papy Abedi on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:43 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

James Head demonstrated standard activity with 308 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, James Head capitalized on this activity level, while Papy Abedi's 161-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

James Head started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Papy Abedi is back at 0 with this loss.

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