George Sullivan vs Tim Means

Tim Means's 6-fight experience advantage (9 vs 3 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Tim Means for the expected result. Had George Sullivan 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.

Tim Means earned a finish with a Submission in round 3 at 3:41, earning finishing bonuses for the submission. George Sullivan was submitted.

Tim Means controlled the striking exchanges with 69 vs 43 total strikes, 48 vs 39 significant strikes, 36.9% vs 23.8% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Tim Means capitalized on this striking dominance.

Tim Means dominated George Sullivan on the ground with 2 vs 0 takedowns, 3:46 of control time, 9 ground strikes, earning massive ground ELO bonuses. The submission finish significantly amplified the grappling rewards.

Tim Means demonstrated excellent fighting frequency with 49 days since his last fight, earning a solid activity bonus for maintaining rhythm. As the winner, Tim Means capitalized on this activity level, while George Sullivan's 217-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Tim Means extended his 4-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. George Sullivan is back at 0 with this loss.

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