Josh Samman vs Tamdan McCrory

Tamdan McCrory's 3-fight experience advantage (7 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Tamdan McCrory for the expected result. Had Josh Samman 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.

Tamdan McCrory earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 4:10, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Josh Samman was submitted.

Tamdan McCrory controlled the striking exchanges with 80 vs 53 total strikes, 39 vs 10 significant strikes, 73.6% vs 52.6% accuracy. Tamdan McCrory capitalized on this striking dominance.

Tamdan McCrory dominated Josh Samman on the ground with 2 takedowns, 7:18 of control time, 34 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Tamdan McCrory demonstrated extended layoff with 2325 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Tamdan McCrory capitalized on this activity level, while Josh Samman's 161-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Tamdan McCrory started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Josh Samman is back at 0 with this loss.

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