Anthony Johnson vs Phil Davis

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (12 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.

Anthony 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.

Anthony Johnson controlled the striking exchanges with 47 vs 27 total strikes, 45 vs 21 significant strikes, 34.1% vs 16.5% accuracy. Anthony Johnson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Anthony Johnson did not secure a significant ground advantage against Phil Davis on the ground with 0:15 of control time, 3 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Anthony Johnson demonstrated extended layoff with 833 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Anthony Johnson capitalized on this activity level, while Phil Davis's 266-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Anthony Johnson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Phil Davis is back at 0 with this loss.

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