Cody Gibson vs Manvel Gamburyan

Manvel Gamburyan's 9-fight experience advantage (12 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Manvel Gamburyan for the expected result. Had Cody Gibson 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.

Manvel Gamburyan earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:56, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Cody Gibson was submitted.

Cody Gibson controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (61 vs 20 total strikes), significant strike advantage (49 vs 11), superior accuracy (41.5% vs 21.2%), 1 knockdown. However, since Cody Gibson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Manvel Gamburyan's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Manvel Gamburyan controlled Cody Gibson on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 1:32 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Manvel Gamburyan demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Manvel Gamburyan capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Gibson's 91-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Manvel Gamburyan started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Gibson is back at 0 with this loss.

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