Dan Hooker vs Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev overcame a 7-fight experience disadvantage (11 vs 18 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.

Islam Makhachev earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:25, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Dan Hooker controlled the striking through superior accuracy (30.8% vs 66.7%). However, since Dan Hooker lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Islam Makhachev's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

Islam Makhachev controlled Dan Hooker on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 1:48 of control time, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Islam Makhachev demonstrated solid activity levels with 105 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Islam Makhachev capitalized on this activity level, while Dan Hooker's 35-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Islam Makhachev continued building serious momentum with a 9-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.