Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa

Arnold Allen's 5-fight experience advantage (15 vs 10 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Arnold Allen for the expected result. Had Melquizael Costa 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.

Arnold Allen 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.

Arnold Allen controlled the striking exchanges with 156 vs 118 total strikes, 64.5% vs 39.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Arnold Allen capitalized on this striking dominance.

Arnold Allen dominated Melquizael Costa on the ground with 7 vs 0 takedowns, 9:28 of control time, 19 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Arnold Allen demonstrated solid activity levels with 112 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Arnold Allen capitalized on this activity level, while Melquizael Costa's 84-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Arnold Allen started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Melquizael Costa is back at 0 with this loss.

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