Steve Lopez vs Waylon Lowe

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Waylon Lowe receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Waylon Lowe slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 42.6% vs 32.4% accuracy. Waylon Lowe capitalized on this striking dominance.

Waylon Lowe dominated Steve Lopez on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 6:52 of control time, 10 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Waylon Lowe demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Waylon Lowe capitalized on this activity level, while Steve Lopez's 371-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Waylon Lowe started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Steve Lopez is back at 0 with this loss.

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