Al Iaquinta vs Jorge Masvidal

Al Iaquinta's 2-fight experience advantage (9 vs 7 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Al Iaquinta for the expected result. Had Jorge Masvidal pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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 Al Iaquinta receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Jorge Masvidal controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (86 vs 55 total strikes), significant strike advantage (83 vs 55), superior accuracy (48.8% vs 35.9%). However, since Jorge Masvidal lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Al Iaquinta's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Al Iaquinta did not secure a significant ground advantage against Jorge Masvidal on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Al Iaquinta demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 63 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Al Iaquinta capitalized on this activity level, while Jorge Masvidal's 189-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Al Iaquinta extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jorge Masvidal is back at 0 with this loss.

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