Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (17 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.

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 controlled the striking exchanges with 101 vs 59 total strikes, 29 vs 19 significant strikes, 67.4% vs 35.8% accuracy. Gilbert Burns capitalized on this striking dominance.

Gilbert Burns dominated Stephen Thompson on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 7:13 of control time, 13 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Gilbert Burns demonstrated solid activity levels with 147 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Gilbert Burns capitalized on this activity level, while Stephen Thompson's 203-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Gilbert Burns started a new 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.