Hermes Franca vs Joe Jordan

Hermes Franca's 4-fight experience advantage (5 vs 1 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Hermes Franca for the expected result. Had Joe Jordan 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.

Hermes Franca earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 0:47, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Joe Jordan was submitted.

Hermes Franca controlled the striking exchanges with 71 vs 31 total strikes, 46 vs 20 significant strikes, 40.7% vs 25.6% accuracy. Hermes Franca capitalized on this striking dominance.

Hermes Franca controlled Joe Jordan on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 1:22 of control time, 1 ground strike, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Hermes Franca demonstrated extended layoff with 827 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Hermes Franca capitalized on this activity level, while Joe Jordan's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Hermes Franca started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Joe Jordan is back at 0 with this loss.

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