Keith Jardine vs Mike Whitehead

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.

Keith Jardine 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.

Keith Jardine dominated the striking exchanges with 90 vs 37 total strikes, 44 vs 27 significant strikes. Keith Jardine capitalized on this striking dominance.

Keith Jardine did not secure a significant ground advantage against Mike Whitehead on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Keith Jardine demonstrated solid activity levels with 91 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Keith Jardine capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Whitehead's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Keith Jardine extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Whitehead is back at 0 with this loss.

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