David Heath vs Lyoto Machida

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Key Stats

David HeathvsLyoto Machida
5
Fights
24
2
Wins
16
3
Losses
8
1
Finishes
8
0
Title Wins
2
0
Title Fights
5
4:49
Control Time
44:41

Striking Stats

David HeathvsLyoto Machida
68
Sig. Strikes Landed
716
30.1%
Sig. Strike Acc.
51.7%
13.6
Sig. Str / Fight
29.8
0
Knockdowns
14
41
Head Strikes
360
12
Body Strikes
196
15
Leg Strikes
160

Grappling Stats

David HeathvsLyoto Machida
1
Takedowns Landed
14
50.0%
Takedown Acc.
63.6%
0.2
TD / Fight
0.6
3
Sub. Attempts
8
0
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

HeathvsMachida
50 yrs
Age
48 yrs
5' 11"
Height
6' 1"
205 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
72"
Reach
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
883
ELO Rating
1,099
1,049
Peak ELO
1,279
40.0%
Win Rate
66.7%
50.0%
Finish Rate
50.0%
131
Days / Fight
179

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

HeathvsMachida
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
2
2
Best Streak
8
WWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLLWW

Win Methods

HeathvsMachida
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
7 (43.8%)
1 (50.0%)
Submission
1 (6.3%)
1 (50.0%)
Decision
8 (50.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

David Heath0
–
Lyoto Machida1
L
UFC 70: Nations CollideDecision - Unanimous - R3
Apr 21, 2007
Who Wins?
David Heath ProfileLyoto Machida Profile

David Heath vs Lyoto Machida: Matchup Breakdown

David Heath is 2-3 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 40.0% win rate. Lyoto Machida is 16-8 at Light Heavyweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Lyoto Machida leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 70: Nations Collide on Apr 21, 2007, won by Lyoto Machida by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Lyoto Machida holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,099 to 883. Career peaks are 1,049 for David Heath and 1,279 for Lyoto Machida. David Heath has 0 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 2 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Lyoto Machida has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 50.0% of the time.

David Heath stands 5' 11" with a reach of 72" and fights orthodox. Lyoto Machida is 6' 1" with a reach of 74", southpaw. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Lyoto Machida. David Heath is 50, Lyoto Machida is 48.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, David Heath has landed 68 significant strikes at 30.1% accuracy with 1 takedown and 4:49 of control time. Lyoto Machida has landed 716 at 51.7% with 14 takedowns and 44:41 of control.

David Heath has 0 title fights (0 won) against 5 (2 won) for Lyoto Machida. They have no opponents in common.

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Have David Heath and Lyoto Machida fought before?

Yes. David Heath and Lyoto Machida have fought once in the UFC. Lyoto Machida won by unanimous decision at UFC 70: Nations Collide on April 21, 2007.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, David Heath or Lyoto Machida?

Lyoto Machida has more UFC wins: 16 to 2. David Heath's UFC record is 2-3; Lyoto Machida's is 16-8.

KO/TKO wins: David Heath 0, Lyoto Machida 7. Submission wins: David Heath 1, Lyoto Machida 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, David Heath or Lyoto Machida?

Lyoto Machida is taller at 6'1", to David Heath's 5'11" (2 inches). Lyoto Machida has the longer reach: 74 inches to 72.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.