Aljamain Sterling vs Cody Stamann

Aljamain Sterling's 7-fight experience advantage (11 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Aljamain Sterling for the expected result. Had Cody Stamann 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.

Aljamain Sterling earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:42, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cody Stamann was submitted.

Aljamain Sterling controlled the striking exchanges with 63 vs 20 total strikes, 33 vs 12 significant strikes, 44.6% vs 27.9% accuracy. Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this striking dominance.

Aljamain Sterling dominated Cody Stamann on the ground with 2 takedowns, 2:53 of control time, 17 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Aljamain Sterling demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Aljamain Sterling capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Stamann's 189-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Aljamain Sterling extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Stamann is back at 0 with this loss.

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