Kyle Daukaus vs Phil Hawes

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (3 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.

Phil Hawes 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.

Phil Hawes dominated the striking exchanges with 157 vs 52 total strikes, 66 vs 28 significant strikes, 65.3% vs 34.1% accuracy. Phil Hawes capitalized on this striking dominance.

Phil Hawes controlled Kyle Daukaus on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 5:34 of control time, 15 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Phil Hawes demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Phil Hawes capitalized on this activity level, while Kyle Daukaus's 168-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Phil Hawes extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Kyle Daukaus is back at 0 with this loss.

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