Amir Sadollah vs Dan Hardy

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (10 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 Hardy 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 Hardy controlled the striking exchanges with 102 vs 70 total strikes. Dan Hardy capitalized on this striking dominance.

Dan Hardy dominated Amir Sadollah on the ground with 3 vs 0 takedowns, 6:49 of control time, 17 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Dan Hardy demonstrated solid activity levels with 126 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Dan Hardy capitalized on this activity level, while Amir Sadollah's 137-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Dan Hardy extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Amir Sadollah is back at 0 with this loss.

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