Mike Davis vs Thomas Gifford

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.

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.

Mike Davis gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 3, earning finishing bonuses.

Mike Davis dominated the striking exchanges with 141 vs 89 total strikes, 139 vs 88 significant strikes, 62.6% vs 36.4% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Mike Davis capitalized on this striking dominance.

Mike Davis controlled Thomas Gifford on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 1:56 of control time, 24 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Mike Davis demonstrated solid activity levels with 168 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mike Davis capitalized on this activity level, while Thomas Gifford's 168-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mike Davis started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Thomas Gifford is back at 0 with this loss.

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