Anthony Smith vs Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev overcame a 8-fight experience disadvantage (10 vs 18 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Anthony Smith.

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.

Magomed Ankalaev gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Magomed Ankalaev controlled the striking exchanges with 64 vs 21 total strikes, 46 vs 18 significant strikes, 58.2% vs 50.0% accuracy. Magomed Ankalaev capitalized on this striking dominance.

Magomed Ankalaev controlled Anthony Smith on the ground with 2:26 of control time, 22 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Magomed Ankalaev demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Magomed Ankalaev capitalized on this activity level, while Anthony Smith's 315-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Magomed Ankalaev continued building serious momentum with a 9-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Anthony Smith's now at 0.

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