Katlyn Cerminara vs Liz Carmouche

Liz Carmouche's 4-fight experience advantage (6 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Liz Carmouche for the expected result. Had Katlyn Cerminara pulled off the upset, her 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.

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

Katlyn Cerminara controlled the striking through superior volume (64 vs 49 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (22 vs 27), superior accuracy (19.1% vs 42.2%), 1 knockdown. However, since Katlyn Cerminara lost the overall fight, her striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Liz Carmouche's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Liz Carmouche controlled Katlyn Cerminara on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 7:36 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Liz Carmouche demonstrated extended layoff with 589 days since her last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Liz Carmouche capitalized on this activity level, while Katlyn Cerminara's 123-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Liz Carmouche extended her 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Katlyn Cerminara is back at 0 with this loss.

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