Justin Gaethje vs Michael Johnson

Justin Gaethje overcame a 15-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 16 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Michael Johnson.

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.

Justin Gaethje gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Justin Gaethje edged the striking exchanges with 104 vs 91 significant strikes, 59.8% vs 45.5% accuracy. Justin Gaethje capitalized on this striking dominance.

Justin Gaethje did not secure a significant ground advantage against Michael Johnson on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Justin Gaethje 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, Justin Gaethje capitalized on this activity level, while Michael Johnson's 237-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Justin Gaethje started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Michael Johnson is back at 0 with this loss.

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