John Hathaway vs Mike Pyle

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (5 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.

Mike Pyle 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.

Mike Pyle dominated the striking exchanges with 121 vs 57 total strikes, 46 vs 18 significant strikes, 47.4% vs 18.2% accuracy. Mike Pyle capitalized on this striking dominance.

Mike Pyle dominated John Hathaway on the ground with 5 vs 0 takedowns, 7:16 of control time, 24 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Mike Pyle demonstrated solid activity levels with 126 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Mike Pyle capitalized on this activity level, while John Hathaway's 140-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Mike Pyle extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. John Hathaway is back at 0 with this loss.

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