Daron Cruickshank vs Henry Martinez

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (2 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.

Daron Cruickshank gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Daron Cruickshank controlled the striking exchanges with 55 vs 29 total strikes, 52 vs 21 significant strikes, 57.1% vs 20.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Daron Cruickshank capitalized on this striking dominance.

Daron Cruickshank did not secure a significant ground advantage against Henry Martinez on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Daron Cruickshank demonstrated standard activity with 191 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, Daron Cruickshank capitalized on this activity level, while Henry Martinez's 184-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Daron Cruickshank extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Henry Martinez is back at 0 with this loss.

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