Phil Davis vs Wagner Prado

Phil Davis's 6-fight experience advantage (8 vs 2 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Phil Davis for the expected result. Had Wagner Prado 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.

Phil Davis earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:29, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Wagner Prado was submitted.

Phil Davis dominated the striking exchanges with 59 vs 2 total strikes, 29 vs 2 significant strikes, 59.2% vs 18.2% accuracy. Phil Davis capitalized on this striking dominance.

Phil Davis dominated Wagner Prado on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 5:54 of control time, 21 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Phil Davis demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 70 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Phil Davis capitalized on this activity level, while Wagner Prado's 70-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Phil Davis started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Wagner Prado is back at 0 with this loss.

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