Bobby Southworth vs Sam Hoger

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.

Sam Hoger 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.

Sam Hoger controlled the striking exchanges, including 1 devastating knockdown. Sam Hoger capitalized on this striking dominance.

Sam Hoger did not secure a significant ground advantage against Bobby Southworth on the ground with 0 takedowns, 2:39 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Sam Hoger 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, Sam Hoger capitalized on this activity level, while Bobby Southworth's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Sam Hoger started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Bobby Southworth is back at 0 with this loss.

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