Lyoto Machida vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

Lyoto Machida's 3-fight experience advantage (4 vs 1 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Lyoto Machida for the expected result. Had Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou pulled off the upset, his experience disadvantage would have delivered a modest upset bonus.

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 finish with a Submission in round 2 at 4:20, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou was submitted.

Lyoto Machida controlled the striking exchanges with 40 vs 19 total strikes, 21 vs 6 significant strikes, 43.8% vs 25.0% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Lyoto Machida capitalized on this striking dominance.

Lyoto Machida dominated Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on the ground with 0 takedowns, 5:34 of control time, 11 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Lyoto Machida demonstrated solid activity levels with 99 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Lyoto Machida capitalized on this activity level, while Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou's null-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Lyoto Machida extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou is back at 0 with this loss.

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