Nik Lentz vs Will Brooks

Nik Lentz's 15-fight experience advantage (19 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Nik Lentz for the expected result. Had Will Brooks 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.

Nik Lentz earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 2:05, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Will Brooks was submitted.

Will Brooks controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (49 vs 34), superior accuracy (62.8% vs 41.5%). However, since Will Brooks lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Nik Lentz's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Nik Lentz edged out Will Brooks on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:46 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Nik Lentz demonstrated standard activity with 280 days since his last fight, earning no activity bonus. As the winner, Nik Lentz capitalized on this activity level, while Will Brooks's 225-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Nik Lentz started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Will Brooks is back at 0 with this loss.

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