David Heath vs Lyoto Machida

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.

Lyoto Machida 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.

Lyoto Machida dominated the striking exchanges with 80 vs 20 total strikes, 67 vs 8 significant strikes, 66.3% vs 17.4% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Lyoto Machida capitalized on this striking dominance.

Lyoto Machida controlled David Heath on the ground with 2:37 of control time, 18 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.

Lyoto Machida demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 77 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Lyoto Machida capitalized on this activity level, while David Heath's 129-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Lyoto Machida extended his 2-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. David Heath is back at 0 with this loss.

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