Cody Stamann vs Jimmie Rivera

Jimmie Rivera's 2-fight experience advantage (10 vs 8 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Jimmie Rivera for the expected result. Had Cody Stamann 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.

Jimmie Rivera 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.

Jimmie Rivera controlled the striking exchanges with 90 vs 62 total strikes, 48 vs 26 significant strikes, 53.9% vs 36.1% accuracy. Jimmie Rivera capitalized on this striking dominance.

Jimmie Rivera controlled Cody Stamann on the ground with 2 vs 1 takedowns, 1:59 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Jimmie Rivera demonstrated extended layoff with 403 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Jimmie Rivera capitalized on this activity level, while Cody Stamann's 39-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jimmie Rivera started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cody Stamann is back at 0 with this loss.

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