Brodie Farber vs Rory Markham

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 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.

Rory Markham earned an early finish with a KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:37, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round stoppage.

Brodie Farber controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (18 vs 6), superior accuracy (56.3% vs 27.3%). However, since Brodie Farber lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Rory Markham's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Minimal ground action with brief exchanges. The low volume resulted in modest ground adjustments.

Rory Markham demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Rory Markham capitalized on this activity level, while Brodie Farber's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rory Markham started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Brodie Farber is back at 0 with this loss.

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