Marcus Davis vs Melvin Guillard

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.

Melvin Guillard gained a finish with a TKO - Doctor's Stoppage in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Marcus Davis controlled the striking through overwhelming volume (67 vs 21 total strikes), significant strike advantage (3 vs 19), superior accuracy (18.8% vs 48.7%). However, since Marcus Davis lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Melvin Guillard's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Melvin Guillard controlled Marcus Davis on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 3:15 of control time, 14 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Melvin Guillard 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, Melvin Guillard capitalized on this activity level, while Marcus Davis's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Melvin Guillard started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Marcus Davis is back at 0 with this loss.

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