Cody Brundage vs Eric McConico

Eric McConico overcame a 11-fight experience disadvantage (2 vs 13 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Cody Brundage.

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 Eric McConico receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Cody Brundage controlled the striking through solid significant strike edge (31 vs 26), superior accuracy (47.7% vs 36.1%). However, since Cody Brundage lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Eric McConico's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Eric McConico did not secure a significant ground advantage against Cody Brundage on the ground with 0 takedowns, 3:12 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Eric McConico demonstrated solid activity levels with 168 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Eric McConico capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Brundage's 56-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Eric McConico started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Brundage is back at 0 with this loss.

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