Chad Laprise vs Ross Pearson

Ross Pearson's 14-fight experience advantage (19 vs 5 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Ross Pearson for the expected result. Had Chad Laprise 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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Ross Pearson receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Chad Laprise controlled the striking through superior volume (78 vs 52 total strikes), significant strike advantage (78 vs 52). However, since Chad Laprise lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Ross Pearson's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Ross Pearson demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 62 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Ross Pearson capitalized on this activity level, while Chad Laprise's 210-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ross Pearson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Chad Laprise is back at 0 with this loss.

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