Eddie Wineland vs Joseph Benavidez

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.

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.

Joseph Benavidez 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.

Joseph Benavidez controlled the striking exchanges with 69 vs 25 total strikes, 66 vs 24 significant strikes, 45.8% vs 33.8% accuracy. Joseph Benavidez capitalized on this striking dominance.

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

Joseph Benavidez demonstrated solid activity levels with 148 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Joseph Benavidez capitalized on this activity level, while Eddie Wineland's 148-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Joseph Benavidez extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Eddie Wineland is back at 0 with this loss.

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