Chuck Liddell vs Jeff Monson

Chuck Liddell's 2-fight experience advantage (4 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Chuck Liddell for the expected result. Had Jeff Monson 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.

Chuck Liddell 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.

Chuck Liddell controlled the striking exchanges with 45 vs 18 total strikes, 42 vs 6 significant strikes, 54.5% vs 30.0% accuracy. Chuck Liddell capitalized on this striking dominance.

Chuck Liddell controlled Jeff Monson on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:39 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Chuck Liddell demonstrated extended layoff with 450 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Chuck Liddell capitalized on this activity level, while Jeff Monson's 86-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Chuck Liddell extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jeff Monson is back at 0 with this loss.

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