Da'Mon Blackshear vs Montel Jackson

Montel Jackson's 4-fight experience advantage (10 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Montel Jackson for the expected result. Had Da'Mon Blackshear 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.

Montel Jackson secured a devastating KO/TKO in 0:18 of round 1. This explosive first-minute finish earned substantial bonus rewards for the exceptional performance.

Montel Jackson controlled the striking exchanges with 66.7% vs 100.0% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Montel Jackson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Montel Jackson demonstrated extended layoff with 448 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Montel Jackson capitalized on this activity level, while Da'Mon Blackshear's 329-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Montel Jackson continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Da'Mon Blackshear's now at 0.

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