Geoff Neal vs Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson's 10-fight experience advantage (16 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Stephen Thompson for the expected result. Had Geoff Neal 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.

Stephen Thompson 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.

Stephen Thompson dominated the striking exchanges with 191 vs 110 total strikes, 171 vs 85 significant strikes. Stephen Thompson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Stephen Thompson did not secure a significant ground advantage against Geoff Neal on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Stephen Thompson demonstrated extended layoff with 413 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Stephen Thompson capitalized on this activity level, while Geoff Neal's 371-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Stephen Thompson extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Geoff Neal is back at 0 with this loss.

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