Jason Lambert vs Rashad Evans

Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (4 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.

Rashad Evans gained a finish with a KO/TKO in round 2, earning finishing bonuses.

Rashad Evans controlled the striking exchanges with 42 vs 13 total strikes, 25 vs 6 significant strikes, 56.8% vs 33.3% accuracy. Rashad Evans capitalized on this striking dominance.

Rashad Evans dominated Jason Lambert on the ground with 8 vs 0 takedowns, 5:23 of control time, 20 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses.

Rashad Evans demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 87 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Rashad Evans capitalized on this activity level, while Jason Lambert's 87-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Rashad Evans extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Jason Lambert is back at 0 with this loss.

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