Laureano Staropoli vs Tim Means

Tim Means's 18-fight experience advantage (22 vs 4 fights) held true, but the algorithm limited the bonus to prevent over-rewarding Tim Means for the expected result. Had Laureano Staropoli 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 clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.

Tim Means controlled the striking exchanges with 126 vs 81 total strikes, 85 vs 71 significant strikes, 57.8% vs 44.1% accuracy, including 1 devastating knockdown. Tim Means capitalized on this striking dominance.

Tim Means landed 1 knockdown followed by 2 ground strikes. Few ground strikes after a knockdown do not qualify for major ground ELO bonus.

Tim Means demonstrated solid activity levels with 175 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Tim Means capitalized on this activity level, while Laureano Staropoli's 287-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.

Tim Means started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Laureano Staropoli is back at 0 with this loss.

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