Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal

Gilbert Burns overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (20 vs 22 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Jorge Masvidal.

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.

Gilbert Burns 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.

Gilbert Burns slightly outperformed the striking exchanges. Gilbert Burns capitalized on this striking dominance.

Gilbert Burns dominated Jorge Masvidal on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 5:41 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Gilbert Burns demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Gilbert Burns capitalized on this activity level, while Jorge Masvidal's 399-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gilbert Burns extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jorge Masvidal is back at 0 with this loss.

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