Gilbert Burns vs Mike Davis

Gilbert Burns's 10-fight experience advantage (11 vs 1 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Gilbert Burns for the expected result. Had Mike Davis 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.

Gilbert Burns earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:15, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Mike Davis was submitted.

Gilbert Burns dominated the striking exchanges with 81 vs 17 total strikes, 49 vs 13 significant strikes, 56.3% vs 29.5% accuracy. Gilbert Burns capitalized on this striking dominance.

Gilbert Burns dominated Mike Davis on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 5:27 of control time, 17 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Gilbert Burns demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Gilbert Burns capitalized on this activity level, while Mike Davis's null-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. Mike Davis is back at 0 with this loss.

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