Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy

Benoit Saint Denis's 6-fight experience advantage (10 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Benoit Saint Denis for the expected result. Had Mauricio Ruffy 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.

Benoit Saint Denis earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:56, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mauricio Ruffy was submitted.

Benoit Saint Denis controlled the striking exchanges with 37 vs 6 total strikes, 17 vs 5 significant strikes, 44.7% vs 29.4% accuracy. Benoit Saint Denis capitalized on this striking dominance.

Benoit Saint Denis dominated Mauricio Ruffy on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 4:38 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Benoit Saint Denis demonstrated solid activity levels with 119 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Benoit Saint Denis capitalized on this activity level, while Mauricio Ruffy's 182-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Benoit Saint Denis extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mauricio Ruffy is back at 0 with this loss.

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