Mark Bocek vs Mike de la Torre

Mark Bocek's 12-fight experience advantage (13 vs 1 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Mark Bocek for the expected result. Had Mike de la Torre 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.

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

Mike de la Torre controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (144 vs 108 total strikes), significant strike advantage (57 vs 70). However, since Mike de la Torre lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Mark Bocek's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Mark Bocek edged out Mike de la Torre on the ground with 3 vs 1 takedowns, 6:14 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses.

Mark Bocek demonstrated extended layoff with 515 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Mark Bocek capitalized on this activity level, while Mike de la Torre's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mark Bocek started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Mike de la Torre is back at 0 with this loss.

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