Ben Nguyen vs Jussier Formiga

Jussier Formiga's 5-fight experience advantage (11 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Jussier Formiga for the expected result. Had Ben Nguyen 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.

Jussier Formiga earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 1:43, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Ben Nguyen was submitted.

Jussier Formiga controlled the striking exchanges with 27 vs 21 significant strikes, 55.1% vs 32.3% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Jussier Formiga capitalized on this striking dominance.

Jussier Formiga dominated Ben Nguyen on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 4:03 of control time, 14 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Jussier Formiga demonstrated solid activity levels with 142 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Jussier Formiga capitalized on this activity level, while Ben Nguyen's 246-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jussier Formiga extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ben Nguyen is back at 0 with this loss.

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