Mike Pyle vs Rick Story

Mike Pyle overcame a 2-fight experience disadvantage (11 vs 13 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Rick Story.

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 Mike Pyle receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Rick Story controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (57 vs 33), 1 knockdown. However, since Rick Story lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Mike Pyle's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Mike Pyle did not secure a significant ground advantage against Rick Story on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:24 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.

Mike Pyle demonstrated solid activity levels with 161 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mike Pyle capitalized on this activity level, while Rick Story's 70-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mike Pyle extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Rick Story is back at 0 with this loss.

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