Daniel Pineda vs Darren Elkins

Darren Elkins's 15-fight experience advantage (29 vs 14 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Darren Elkins for the expected result. Had Daniel Pineda 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.

Darren Elkins 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.

Darren Elkins controlled the striking exchanges with 102 vs 61 total strikes, 39 vs 31 significant strikes, 44.3% vs 58.5% accuracy. Darren Elkins capitalized on this striking dominance.

Darren Elkins edged out Daniel Pineda on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 6:33 of control time, 8 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Darren Elkins demonstrated extended layoff with 372 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Darren Elkins capitalized on this activity level, while Daniel Pineda's 85-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Darren Elkins extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Daniel Pineda is back at 0 with this loss.

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