Chris Curtis vs Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum's 15-fight experience advantage (21 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Kelvin Gastelum for the expected result. Had Chris Curtis 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.

Kelvin Gastelum 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.

Kelvin Gastelum edged the striking exchanges with 83 vs 70 significant strikes, 44.1% vs 34.8% accuracy. Kelvin Gastelum capitalized on this striking dominance.

Kelvin Gastelum controlled Chris Curtis on the ground with 1:21 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Kelvin Gastelum demonstrated extended layoff with 595 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Kelvin Gastelum capitalized on this activity level, while Chris Curtis's 119-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kelvin Gastelum started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Chris Curtis is back at 0 with this loss.

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