Brian Stann vs Mike Massenzio

Brian Stann's 2-fight experience advantage (5 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Brian Stann for the expected result. Had Mike Massenzio 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.

Brian Stann earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 3:10, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike Massenzio was submitted.

Brian Stann dominated the striking exchanges with 119 vs 26 total strikes, 43 vs 5 significant strikes, 59.7% vs 45.5% accuracy. Brian Stann capitalized on this striking dominance.

Brian Stann controlled Mike Massenzio on the ground with 0 takedowns, 5:18 of control time, 31 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Brian Stann demonstrated solid activity levels with 176 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Brian Stann capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Massenzio's 582-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Brian Stann started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike Massenzio is back at 0 with this loss.

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