James Irvin vs Terry Martin

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.

James Irvin gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Terry Martin controlled the striking through superior volume (33 vs 9 total strikes), solid significant strike edge (12 vs 6). However, since Terry Martin lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. James Irvin's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

James Irvin did not secure a significant ground advantage against Terry Martin on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

James Irvin demonstrated standard activity with 196 days since his last fight, earning a small activity bonus for reasonable scheduling. As the winner, James Irvin capitalized on this activity level, while Terry Martin's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

James Irvin started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Terry Martin is back at 0 with this loss.

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