Demian Maia vs Neil Magny

Demian Maia's 10-fight experience advantage (21 vs 11 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Demian Maia for the expected result. Had Neil Magny 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.

Demian Maia earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:52, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Neil Magny was submitted.

Demian Maia controlled the striking exchanges with 56 vs 11 total strikes, 13 vs 0 significant strikes, 76.5% vs 0.0% accuracy. Demian Maia capitalized on this striking dominance.

Demian Maia dominated Neil Magny on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 7:27 of control time, 13 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Demian Maia demonstrated solid activity levels with 133 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Demian Maia capitalized on this activity level, while Neil Magny's 77-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Demian Maia extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Neil Magny is back at 0 with this loss.

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