Robert Whittaker vs Stephen Thompson

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

Stephen Thompson earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:43, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Stephen Thompson controlled the striking exchanges with 39 vs 19 total strikes, 38 vs 19 significant strikes, 47.5% vs 28.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Stephen Thompson capitalized on this striking dominance.

Stephen Thompson landed 1 knockdown followed by 7 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Stephen Thompson demonstrated solid activity levels with 155 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Stephen Thompson capitalized on this activity level, while Robert Whittaker's 179-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Stephen Thompson extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Robert Whittaker is back at 0 with this loss.

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