Gabriel Bonfim vs Stephen Thompson

Gabriel Bonfim overcame a 16-fight experience disadvantage (6 vs 22 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Stephen Thompson.

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Gabriel Bonfim receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Stephen Thompson controlled the striking through superior volume (78 vs 55 total strikes). However, since Stephen Thompson lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Gabriel Bonfim's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Gabriel Bonfim controlled Stephen Thompson on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 5:29 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Gabriel Bonfim demonstrated solid activity levels with 147 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Gabriel Bonfim capitalized on this activity level, while Stephen Thompson's 280-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gabriel Bonfim extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Stephen Thompson is back at 0 with this loss.

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