Michael Bisping vs Thales Leites

Michael Bisping's 10-fight experience advantage (24 vs 14 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Michael Bisping for the expected result. Had Thales Leites 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 Michael Bisping receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Michael Bisping controlled the striking exchanges with 117 vs 80 total strikes, 115 vs 79 significant strikes. Michael Bisping capitalized on this striking dominance.

Michael Bisping did not secure a significant ground advantage against Thales Leites on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:35 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Michael Bisping demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 84 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Michael Bisping capitalized on this activity level, while Thales Leites's 168-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Michael Bisping extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Thales Leites is back at 0 with this loss.

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