Al Iaquinta vs Dan Hooker

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (14 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.

Dan Hooker 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.

Dan Hooker dominated the striking exchanges with 104 vs 38 total strikes, 98 vs 37 significant strikes, 47.3% vs 31.9% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Dan Hooker capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dan Hooker controlled Al Iaquinta on the ground with 2:29 of control time, 22 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Dan Hooker demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Dan Hooker capitalized on this activity level, while Al Iaquinta's 154-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dan Hooker extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Al Iaquinta is back at 0 with this loss.

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