Lukasz Brzeski vs Ryan Spann

Ryan Spann's 8-fight experience advantage (15 vs 7 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Ryan Spann for the expected result. Had Lukasz Brzeski 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.

Ryan Spann earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:47, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Lukasz Brzeski controlled the striking through superior volume (23 vs 8 total strikes), superior accuracy (62.5% vs 42.1%). However, since Lukasz Brzeski lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Ryan Spann's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Ryan Spann dominated Lukasz Brzeski on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 2:14 of control time, 6 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Ryan Spann demonstrated solid activity levels with 126 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Ryan Spann capitalized on this activity level, while Lukasz Brzeski's 224-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Ryan Spann started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Lukasz Brzeski is back at 0 with this loss.

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