Austin Arnett vs Cory Sandhagen

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.

Cory Sandhagen gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Cory Sandhagen dominated the striking exchanges with 108 vs 35 total strikes, 80 vs 32 significant strikes, 54.4% vs 35.6% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Cory Sandhagen capitalized on this striking dominance.

Cory Sandhagen controlled Austin Arnett on the ground with 1 takedown, 1:55 of control time, 15 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Cory Sandhagen 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, Cory Sandhagen capitalized on this activity level, while Austin Arnett's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Cory Sandhagen started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Austin Arnett is back at 0 with this loss.

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