Michael Johnson vs Tony Ferguson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Michael Johnson 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.

Michael Johnson controlled the striking exchanges with 67 vs 45 total strikes, 67 vs 45 significant strikes, 36.6% vs 25.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Michael Johnson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Michael Johnson demonstrated solid activity levels with 98 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Michael Johnson capitalized on this activity level, while Tony Ferguson's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Michael Johnson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Tony Ferguson is back at 0 with this loss.

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