Dakota Hope vs Kai Kamaka III

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.

The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Kai Kamaka III receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.

Dakota Hope controlled the striking through superior accuracy (41.1% vs 66.0%), 1 knockdown. However, since Dakota Hope lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Kai Kamaka III's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Kai Kamaka III did not secure a significant ground advantage against Dakota Hope on the ground with 0 takedowns, 0:23 of control time, with almost no grappling bonus.

Kai Kamaka III 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, Kai Kamaka III capitalized on this activity level, while Dakota Hope's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Kai Kamaka III started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Dakota Hope is back at 0 with this loss.

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