Trevin Giles vs Zak Cummings

Zak Cummings's 8-fight experience advantage (11 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Zak Cummings for the expected result. Had Trevin Giles 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.

Zak Cummings earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 4:01, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Trevin Giles was submitted.

Zak Cummings controlled the striking exchanges with 34.0% vs 48.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Zak Cummings capitalized on this striking dominance.

Zak Cummings edged out Trevin Giles on the ground with 0:26 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Zak Cummings demonstrated solid activity levels with 154 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Zak Cummings capitalized on this activity level, while Trevin Giles's 525-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Zak Cummings extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Trevin Giles is back at 0 with this loss.

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