Max Griffin vs Thiago Alves

Thiago Alves's 19-fight experience advantage (25 vs 6 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Thiago Alves for the expected result. Had Max Griffin 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 Thiago Alves receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Max Griffin controlled the striking through superior volume (117 vs 91 total strikes), significant strike advantage (112 vs 83), superior accuracy (72.7% vs 61.5%), 1 knockdown. However, since Max Griffin lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Thiago Alves's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Thiago Alves did not secure a significant ground advantage against Max Griffin on the ground with 0 takedowns, 1:13 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Thiago Alves demonstrated solid activity levels with 141 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Thiago Alves capitalized on this activity level, while Max Griffin's 211-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Thiago Alves started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Max Griffin is back at 0 with this loss.

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