Joe Stevenson vs Josh Neer

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.

Josh Neer 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.

Josh Neer controlled the striking exchanges with 46 vs 31 significant strikes, 36.5% vs 55.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Josh Neer capitalized on this striking dominance.

Josh Neer edged out Joe Stevenson on the ground with 0 takedowns, 7:56 of control time, 33 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Josh Neer demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 80 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Josh Neer capitalized on this activity level, while Joe Stevenson's 152-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Josh Neer extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Joe Stevenson is back at 0 with this loss.

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