Herbert Burns vs Julio Arce

Julio Arce's 5-fight experience advantage (10 vs 5 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Julio Arce for the expected result. Had Herbert Burns 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.

Julio Arce gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Julio Arce dominated the striking exchanges with 29 vs 15 significant strikes, 36.7% vs 26.3% accuracy, including 2 devastating knockdowns. Julio Arce capitalized on this striking dominance.

Julio Arce did not secure a significant ground advantage against Herbert Burns on the ground through positional advantages and pressure, with almost no grappling bonus.

Julio Arce demonstrated extended layoff with 504 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Julio Arce capitalized on this activity level, while Herbert Burns's 624-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Julio Arce started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Herbert Burns is back at 0 with this loss.

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