Jake Shields vs Martin Kampmann

Jake Shields overcame a 10-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 11 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Martin Kampmann.

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Jake Shields receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Martin Kampmann controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (35 vs 25), superior accuracy (64.8% vs 54.3%). However, since Martin Kampmann lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Jake Shields's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Jake Shields controlled Martin Kampmann on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 7:28 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Jake Shields demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Jake Shields capitalized on this activity level, while Martin Kampmann's 133-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Jake Shields started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Martin Kampmann is back at 0 with this loss.

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