Michael Bisping vs Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans's 2-fight experience advantage (7 vs 5 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Rashad Evans for the expected result. Had Michael Bisping 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 Rashad Evans receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Michael Bisping controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (40 vs 23), superior accuracy (41.7% vs 26.4%). However, since Michael Bisping lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Rashad Evans's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Rashad Evans dominated Michael Bisping on the ground with 6 vs 2 takedowns, 7:42 of control time, 4 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Rashad Evans demonstrated solid activity levels with 134 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Rashad Evans capitalized on this activity level, while Michael Bisping's 71-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rashad Evans started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Michael Bisping is back at 0 with this loss.

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