Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker

Arman Tsarukyan overcame a 11-fight experience disadvantage (12 vs 23 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Dan Hooker.

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.

Arman Tsarukyan earned a finish with a Submission in round 2 at 3:34, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Dan Hooker was submitted.

Arman Tsarukyan dominated the striking exchanges with 69 vs 17 total strikes, 42 vs 10 significant strikes, 70.0% vs 30.3% accuracy. Arman Tsarukyan capitalized on this striking dominance.

Arman Tsarukyan dominated Dan Hooker on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 6:02 of control time, 22 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Arman Tsarukyan demonstrated extended layoff with 589 days since his last fight, earning reduced bonuses due to inactivity rust. As the winner, Arman Tsarukyan capitalized on this activity level, while Dan Hooker's 463-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Arman Tsarukyan continued building serious momentum with a 5-fight win streak, earning a strong bonus as streak bonuses escalate. Dan Hooker's now at 0.

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