Carmelo Marrero vs Ryan Bader

Ryan Bader overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 4 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Carmelo Marrero.

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.

Ryan Bader 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.

Ryan Bader dominated the striking exchanges with 87 vs 20 total strikes, 24 vs 9 significant strikes, 42.9% vs 20.9% accuracy. Ryan Bader capitalized on this striking dominance.

Ryan Bader dominated Carmelo Marrero on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 10:06 of control time, 14 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Ryan Bader demonstrated solid activity levels with 109 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ryan Bader capitalized on this activity level, while Carmelo Marrero's 676-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ryan Bader extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Carmelo Marrero is back at 0 with this loss.

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