Matt Grice vs Terry Etim

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.

Terry Etim earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 4:48, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Matt Grice controlled the striking through superior volume (45 vs 16 total strikes), significant strike advantage (26 vs 5), superior accuracy (68.4% vs 55.6%). However, since Matt Grice lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Terry Etim's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Terry Etim edged out Matt Grice on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:29 of control time, earning solid ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Terry Etim 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, Terry Etim capitalized on this activity level, while Matt Grice's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Terry Etim started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Matt Grice is back at 0 with this loss.

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