James Vick vs Valmir Lazaro

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 Vick earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Valmir Lazaro controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (91 vs 77). However, since Valmir Lazaro lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. James Vick's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

James Vick did not secure a significant ground advantage against Valmir Lazaro on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:23 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

James Vick demonstrated extended layoff with 371 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, James Vick capitalized on this activity level, while Valmir Lazaro's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

James Vick extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Valmir Lazaro is back at 0 with this loss.

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