Dashon Johnson vs Godofredo Pepey

Godofredo Pepey's 4-fight experience advantage (6 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Godofredo Pepey for the expected result. Had Dashon Johnson 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.

Godofredo Pepey earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:29, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Dashon Johnson controlled the striking through superior accuracy (63.6% vs 40.0%). However, since Dashon Johnson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Godofredo Pepey's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Godofredo Pepey edged out Dashon Johnson on the ground with 0 takedowns, 5 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Godofredo Pepey demonstrated solid activity levels with 174 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Godofredo Pepey capitalized on this activity level, while Dashon Johnson's 77-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Godofredo Pepey extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Dashon Johnson is back at 0 with this loss.

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