Glover Teixeira vs Ion Cutelaba

Glover Teixeira's 11-fight experience advantage (17 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Glover Teixeira for the expected result. Had Ion Cutelaba 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.

Glover Teixeira earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:37, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Ion Cutelaba was submitted.

Ion Cutelaba controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (74 vs 35 total strikes), significant strike advantage (74 vs 30). However, since Ion Cutelaba lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Glover Teixeira's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Glover Teixeira edged out Ion Cutelaba on the ground with 1:01 of control time, 5 ground strikes, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Glover Teixeira demonstrated solid activity levels with 98 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Glover Teixeira capitalized on this activity level, while Ion Cutelaba's 273-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Glover Teixeira extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ion Cutelaba is back at 0 with this loss.

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