Jess Liaudin vs Paul Taylor

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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 Paul Taylor receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Paul Taylor dominated the striking exchanges with 134 vs 57 total strikes, 45 vs 35 significant strikes, including 1 devastating knockdown. Paul Taylor capitalized on this striking dominance.

Paul Taylor landed 1 knockdown followed by 10 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Paul Taylor demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Paul Taylor capitalized on this activity level, while Jess Liaudin's 140-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Paul Taylor started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jess Liaudin is back at 0 with this loss.

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