Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista

Mario Bautista overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (15 vs 17 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Cory Sandhagen.

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.

Mario Bautista 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.

Mario Bautista controlled the striking exchanges with 143 vs 104 total strikes, 114 vs 89 significant strikes, 61.6% vs 50.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Mario Bautista capitalized on this striking dominance.

Mario Bautista controlled Cory Sandhagen on the ground with 8 vs 1 takedowns, 3:21 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Mario Bautista demonstrated solid activity levels with 154 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mario Bautista capitalized on this activity level, while Cory Sandhagen's 280-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mario Bautista extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cory Sandhagen is back at 0 with this loss.

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