Kai Kamaka vs TJ Brown

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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 TJ Brown receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

TJ Brown controlled the striking exchanges with 110 vs 85 total strikes, 82 vs 61 significant strikes, 38.9% vs 47.7% accuracy. TJ Brown capitalized on this striking dominance.

TJ Brown edged out Kai Kamaka on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 0:36 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

TJ Brown demonstrated standard activity with 259 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, TJ Brown capitalized on this activity level, while Kai Kamaka's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

TJ Brown started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kai Kamaka is back at 0 with this loss.

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