Akihiro Gono vs Dan Hardy

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Dan Hardy receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Dan Hardy slightly outperformed the striking exchanges with 30.6% vs 52.3% accuracy. Dan Hardy capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dan Hardy did not secure a significant ground advantage against Akihiro Gono on the ground with 0 takedowns, with almost no grappling bonus.

Dan Hardy 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, Dan Hardy capitalized on this activity level, while Akihiro Gono's 336-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dan Hardy started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Akihiro Gono is back at 0 with this loss.

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