Josh Clopton vs Steven Siler

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Steven Siler 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.

Steven Siler controlled the striking exchanges with 133 vs 84 total strikes, 72 vs 43 significant strikes, 54.1% vs 69.4% accuracy. Steven Siler capitalized on this striking dominance.

Steven Siler did not secure a significant ground advantage against Josh Clopton on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:23 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Steven Siler demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Steven Siler capitalized on this activity level, while Josh Clopton's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Steven Siler started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Josh Clopton is back at 0 with this loss.

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