Ben Saunders vs Takashi Sato

Takashi Sato overcame a 17-fight experience disadvantage (1 vs 18 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Ben Saunders.

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.

Takashi Sato gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Ben Saunders controlled the striking through significant strike advantage (46 vs 28), superior accuracy (51.1% vs 40.6%). However, since Ben Saunders lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Takashi Sato's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Takashi Sato landed 1 knockdown followed by 13 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Takashi Sato 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, Takashi Sato capitalized on this activity level, while Ben Saunders's 175-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Takashi Sato started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ben Saunders is back at 0 with this loss.

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