Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs Thibault Gouti

Olivier Aubin-Mercier's 4-fight experience advantage (6 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Olivier Aubin-Mercier for the expected result. Had Thibault Gouti 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.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 2:28, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Thibault Gouti was submitted.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier controlled the striking exchanges with 44 vs 29 significant strikes, 72.1% vs 42.0% accuracy. Olivier Aubin-Mercier capitalized on this striking dominance.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier dominated Thibault Gouti on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 7:34 of control time, 21 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier demonstrated solid activity levels with 140 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Olivier Aubin-Mercier capitalized on this activity level, while Thibault Gouti's 112-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Thibault Gouti is back at 0 with this loss.

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