Brian Bowles vs Urijah Faber

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Urijah Faber earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 1:27, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Brian Bowles was submitted.

Urijah Faber controlled the striking exchanges with 44 vs 14 total strikes, 36 vs 13 significant strikes, 59.0% vs 19.1% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Urijah Faber capitalized on this striking dominance.

Urijah Faber dominated Brian Bowles on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 2:19 of control time, 18 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Urijah Faber demonstrated solid activity levels with 141 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Urijah Faber capitalized on this activity level, while Brian Bowles's 141-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Urijah Faber started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brian Bowles is back at 0 with this loss.

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