Cory Walmsley vs David Heath

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.

David Heath earned an early finish with a Submission in round 1 at 2:32, gaining additional bonuses for the first-round submission.

Cory Walmsley controlled the striking through superior accuracy (100.0% vs 50.0%). However, since Cory Walmsley lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. David Heath's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.

David Heath dominated Cory Walmsley on the ground with 1 vs 0 takedowns, 2:20 of control time, 3 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

David Heath 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, David Heath capitalized on this activity level, while Cory Walmsley's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

David Heath started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Cory Walmsley is back at 0 with this loss.

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