UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik · Aug 08, 2020 · Catchweight (174.5 lb) · Completed
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Age 42
Height 6' 2"
Reach 75.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 33
Height 6' 1"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 185 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Tim Means
5.04 SLpM
49.0% Str. Acc.
3.65 SApM
60.0% Str. Def.
1.14 TD Avg
40.0% TD Acc.
64.0% TD Def.
0.2 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Laureano Staropoli
3.31 SLpM
34.0% Str. Acc.
3.73 SApM
54.0% Str. Def.
0.83 TD Avg
26.0% TD Acc.
48.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Tim Means - Fight History
LOSS vs Court McGee
Submission (neck crank) R1 3:19 · UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. · Oct 05, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Court McGee 0 14 of 24 58% 19 of 35 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:58
Tim Means 0 5 of 13 38% 12 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Court McGee 0 14 of 24 58% 19 of 35 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:58
Tim Means 0 5 of 13 38% 12 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Court McGee 14 of 24 58% 9 of 18 3 of 4 2 of 2 14 of 22 0 of 2 0 of 0
Tim Means 5 of 13 38% 2 of 9 2 of 3 1 of 1 5 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Court McGee 14 of 24 58% 9 of 18 3 of 4 2 of 2 14 of 22 0 of 2 0 of 0
Tim Means 5 of 13 38% 2 of 9 2 of 3 1 of 1 5 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Sep 29, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Court McGee

Angelo picks Court McGee, believing the fight is 50-50 and McGee's wrestling and pressure can be the difference. He notes Tim Means is a 2-to-1 favorite, which he considers unjustified given both fighters are old and worn. He placed a small bet on McGee at +195.

Bet 0.25 units on Court McGee at +195
"I'm leaning court court is going to be the pick... I threw a quarter of a unit on him at plus 195"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 3, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Tim Means

Big Brady is hesitant on this fight, noting that both fighters are veterans and he doesn't trust either. He leans towards Tim Means because he believes Means still has a little left in the tank, while Court McGee hasn't had a finish since 2010 and has been losing to lower-level competition. He expects McGee to attempt takedowns but thinks Means will do better work on the feet and win a decision.

"I just feel like Tim Means is has just a little little bit left in the gas tank at at this at this point of time so I think it's going to be close it's probably going to be greasy …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 2, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Court McGee

Cody picks McGee, citing his home-field advantage in Utah and cardio. He notes Means' tendency to gas and get submitted. He believes McGee can outlast Means and possibly win by submission.

Court McGee by submission
"it's me and mgee as well brother"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Oct 4, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Tim Means

Connor picks Means based on sentiment, acknowledging it's not a sound analysis. He notes that Means is old and has lost speed, but Court McGee is not a powerful striker and Means' craft might be enough. He wants Means to go out on a win.

"I'm going to pick Tim Means simply because I adore him. And I would like this to be his last fight. And I would like him to go out on a win."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Oct 1, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

Daniel Vreeland picks Tim Means, citing his slick striking and improved wrestling. He notes that Court McGee has slowed down drastically and was nearly beaten by Alex Morono. Vreeland expects Means to knock out McGee, though he is hesitant to lay heavy chalk on a fighter who has lost four of his last five.

"I like the Slicker striking style of Tim me his wrestling's gotten a lot better I think he's got a good chance to come out here and knock out Court McGee"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 4, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Tim Means

The host believes Tim Means is the better overall fighter and will utilize his clinch with knees and elbows, as well as distance striking with kicks and long-range weapons, to pick apart Court McGee. He expects Means to win on the scorecards, noting that McGee lacks significant knockout power.

"I do think that means is the better overall fighter in this spot and I don't think he'll have too much knockout power to worry about on the McGee side"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Oct 2, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Court McGee

Paul picks McGee, emphasizing his durability and wrestling. He thinks McGee can mix in takedowns and control the fight. He sees value at plus 170 and expects a close decision or late finish.

"McGee for me"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 1, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Court McGee

The MMA Guru picks Court McGee over Tim Means, citing McGee's training at altitude in Utah as a key advantage. He notes both fighters are past their prime but believes McGee is less finishable and will employ a boring cage control game, failing takedowns but winning the pressure game. He predicts a decision victory for McGee, as neither fighter is likely to finish early.

"I'm going to say Court McGee wins this one by decision and I'm pretty confident in it."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Oct 4, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Tim Means

Zane also picks Means for sentimental reasons, calling himself a long-time Dirty Bird fan. He acknowledges that Means has lost a step but notes that McGee is not a dangerous striker and Means' experience might carry him. He admits it's not a pick based on sound analysis.

"I'm going to rise with Tim Means just for us. Long time Dirty Bird fans."
LOSS vs Uroš Medić
TKO (punches) R1 2:09 · UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez · Apr 27, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Uroš Medić 0 7 of 17 41% 10 of 21 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:18
Tim Means 1 7 of 12 58% 11 of 16 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:04
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Uroš Medić 0 7 of 17 41% 10 of 21 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:18
Tim Means 1 7 of 12 58% 11 of 16 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Uroš Medić 7 of 17 41% 1 of 10 5 of 6 1 of 1 5 of 14 2 of 3 0 of 0
Tim Means 7 of 12 58% 5 of 10 1 of 1 1 of 1 5 of 9 1 of 2 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Uroš Medić 7 of 17 41% 1 of 10 5 of 6 1 of 1 5 of 14 2 of 3 0 of 0
Tim Means 7 of 12 58% 5 of 10 1 of 1 1 of 1 5 of 9 1 of 2 1 of 1
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Uroš Medić

Angelo is very confident Uroš Medić wins, citing his youth, speed, power, and superior striking. He notes Medić has a 100% finish rate and killer instinct. The only concern is Medić's 46% takedown defense, but he thinks Tim Means at 40 years old may not be able to exploit it. He expects a finish and suggests waiting for prop bets, hoping for a 2.5 round line to bet the under.

Under 2.5 rounds (if available)
"uros medic should win this fight I very confident in him to win this fight I don't know if I trust these odds just yet let's wait for the prop bets"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Cody picks Means as a dog, citing his experience and cleaner striking. He notes Means' body work and straight left, and believes he can hurt Medić, who has been rocked before. However, he admits Means' age and cardio are concerns, making it a doger pass.

"it's pretty clear dogger pass here means could beat him on volume too"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Uroš Medić

Daniel thinks Means is durable but at 40 may not dig deep when hurt. He notes Medić is younger, more dangerous, and showed heart in the Semelsberger fight. He leans Medić but won't bet at -310, though he might take Means as a dog if the price gets better.

"I'm gonna go medic but I mean I'd love to see the Dirty Bird win"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 26, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Uroš Medić

Medić is younger, faster, and more powerful. Means is 40 with a lot of mileage. Medić's Muay Thai and power should overwhelm Means as the fight goes on. I expect Medić to finish Means, possibly by knockout. The inside distance prop is a good option.

Medić wins inside distance
"I think that medic as he continues to land and starts landing on means uh it's going to cause means to you know I think it will cause him to break and I think that will eventually see means actually …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Apr 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Paul also picks Means, highlighting his experience against better competition and his opportunistic submission game. He thinks Means' grappling advantage could be key, as Medić has poor takedown defense. He calls it a clear doger pass.

"it's pretty clear dogger pass here means could beat him on volume too"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 23, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Uroš Medić

The MMA Guru picks Uroš Medić, calling him more explosive and dangerous on the feet. He criticizes Tim Means as hitting a veteran decline and notes his loss to Matt Semelsberger. He highlights Medić's good cardio and nasty body kicks, predicting a TKO via liver shot. He also mentions Medić's near-finish of Orolbai and his ability to handle Means' grinding style.

TKO via liver shot
"I'm going to go uros medic I think he's really dangerous"
WIN vs André Fialho
TKO (punches) R3 1:15 · UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot · Sep 23, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Tim Means 2 104 of 143 72% 134 of 178 0 of 2 0% 0 1 2:51
André Fialho 0 51 of 103 49% 56 of 110 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:48
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Tim Means 1 39 of 53 73% 44 of 58 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:22
André Fialho 0 19 of 47 40% 19 of 47 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Tim Means 0 48 of 69 69% 73 of 99 0 of 1 0% 0 1 1:29
André Fialho 0 29 of 50 58% 32 of 54 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:48
3 Tim Means 1 17 of 21 80% 17 of 21 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
André Fialho 0 3 of 6 50% 5 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Tim Means 104 of 143 72% 66 of 103 33 of 35 5 of 5 56 of 87 30 of 35 18 of 21
André Fialho 51 of 103 49% 32 of 75 15 of 23 4 of 5 35 of 86 16 of 17 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Tim Means 39 of 53 73% 21 of 34 16 of 17 2 of 2 25 of 36 8 of 10 6 of 7
André Fialho 19 of 47 40% 8 of 31 8 of 13 3 of 3 13 of 41 6 of 6 0 of 0
2 Tim Means 48 of 69 69% 33 of 53 14 of 15 1 of 1 22 of 39 14 of 16 12 of 14
André Fialho 29 of 50 58% 24 of 44 4 of 4 1 of 2 19 of 39 10 of 11 0 of 0
3 Tim Means 17 of 21 80% 12 of 16 3 of 3 2 of 2 9 of 12 8 of 9 0 of 0
André Fialho 3 of 6 50% 0 of 0 3 of 6 0 of 0 3 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Sep 17, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Tim Means

Angelo thinks Means can ugly up the fight and squeak out a close decision. He notes Means is tough, busy, and has fought a who's who of welterweights. However, he is concerned about Means' age (39) and Fialho's power. He has very low confidence.

"I do think Tim Means can squeak this out super low confidence"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
André Fialho

Big Brady picks André Fialho to win by first-round knockout, citing his power advantage and youth (10 years younger). He notes both fighters have poor durability, but Fialho hits like a truck. He worries about Fialho's horrible cardio and thinks he must finish early. He says nobody should be confident on either side.

first round knockout
"I'm gonna say Fiola gets the first round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Cody picks Tim Means as a live underdog, citing Fialho's poor chin and hesitancy against strikers. He notes Means's crafty striking, wrestling, and experience. He believes Means can outwork Fialho, who has been knocked out by lesser competition.

"I'm gonna take Tim Means for the underdog selection... plus 155 that was available to me."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Hesitant picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
André Fialho

Daniel hesitantly picks Fialho based on youth and power, but admits he doesn't trust either fighter. He notes Means is 39 and doesn't react well to shots anymore, while Fialho has three straight KO losses. He thinks Means is the better technical fighter but age and chin are concerns. He expects a violent fight and leans Fialho by KO, but with low confidence.

"probably a FIU win here and then we look to fed him his next fight against like a young gun"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
André Fialho

Lucrative James feels Fialho will knock out Means, citing Means' declining durability and reaction times. He likes Fialho's left hook and calm striking style. He considers betting Fialho inside the distance but notes the line is -135, which he doesn't love. He also mentions Means decision as a possible hedge.

Fialho inside the distance -135 considered; Means decision considered
"I kind of feel like Fialho's gonna knock him out."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
André Fialho

The host picks Fialho to win by first-round knockout, despite normally fading him. He notes Fialho's power advantage and Means' questionable durability and age (39). He expects Fialho to land a barrage early and finish Means. He also likes the prop 'fight doesn't go to decision' as a safer play, expecting either an early Fialho KO or a late Means finish.

fight doesn't go to decision
"I think that fialio gets that first round knockout"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Paul picks Tim Means simply because he refuses to lay chalk on Fialho. He notes both fighters are quick starters and expects a finish. He has no strong confidence but likes the plus money.

"I suppose I'm leaning towards Tim The Dirty Bird means strictly because I could see this fight going both ways and he's got a plus 140 price tag next to him literally nothing more than that."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Sep 19, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

The MMA Guru initially leans toward André Fialho but changes his pick to Tim Means after a lengthy internal debate. He worries about Means' age and declining athleticism but has a 'sneaky feeling' Means will catch Fialho. He notes Fialho's tendency to get knocked out and Means' effective one-two combinations. He predicts a TKO in round one, with Means backing Fialho against the cage and landing a one-two. He admits he is hesitant and almost picked Fialho.

TKO round one
"I'm going Tim minz I'm going Tim Means getting a TKO over Andre fiallo he was winning against morono I I knew this would happen dude I told myself not to pick him but here I am..."
LOSS vs Alex Morono
Submission (guillotine choke) R2 2:09 · UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida · May 13, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alex Morono 0 40 of 87 45% 45 of 92 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:46
Tim Means 0 33 of 92 35% 42 of 102 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alex Morono 0 32 of 64 50% 34 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:27
Tim Means 0 18 of 58 31% 27 of 68 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Alex Morono 0 8 of 23 34% 11 of 26 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:19
Tim Means 0 15 of 34 44% 15 of 34 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alex Morono 40 of 87 45% 16 of 52 18 of 29 6 of 6 30 of 74 10 of 13 0 of 0
Tim Means 33 of 92 35% 29 of 86 4 of 6 0 of 0 31 of 86 2 of 6 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alex Morono 32 of 64 50% 10 of 32 16 of 26 6 of 6 23 of 52 9 of 12 0 of 0
Tim Means 18 of 58 31% 16 of 55 2 of 3 0 of 0 16 of 52 2 of 6 0 of 0
2 Alex Morono 8 of 23 34% 6 of 20 2 of 3 0 of 0 7 of 22 1 of 1 0 of 0
Tim Means 15 of 34 44% 13 of 31 2 of 3 0 of 0 15 of 34 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked May 7, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Angelo leans on Morono, noting his clean striking and recent improvements. He says Tim Means is gritty and well-rounded, and that unless you're ranked or dangerous, you shouldn't be a 2-to-1 favorite over Means. He calls it a close fight and is not betting on it.

"I am gonna lean on him for the pick here but holy crap is this a close fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 8, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Big Brady is a huge Tim Means fan but has serious concerns about Means' durability at 39 years old and after 48 fights. He notes Means has been getting dropped and finished recently, and questions his focus as he seems more into coaching. Brady compares this to the Morono vs. Cerrone fight, predicting Morono will land a big shot, swarm, and finish Means. He picks Morono by second-round knockout and suggests Means may retire after this fight.

second round knockout
"give me Alex marona to win this fight I'll say he wins this fight by second round knockout I think he knocks out Tim Means on Saturday"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 10, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Cody picks Morono, citing Tim Means' age (39) and 50 pro fights, leading to durability and speed decline. He notes Means' tendency to gas after the first round and Morono's volume and pressure. He expects Morono to chew away at Means and possibly get a late stoppage. He acknowledges Means' skill but believes his best days are behind him.

"I'm just doubting it on a personal level so we'll take Alex morono to get the job done which pains me because we've been doing this show for like nine years and we've been covering Tim Means fights pretty much …"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 11, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Connor picks Morono, agreeing that Means is past his prime and gets hurt too often. He highlights Morono's lateral movement, jab, and counter-punching, which will frustrate Means. He thinks Means will have moments but ultimately lose a decision or get dropped.

"I got to take Morono, even if it's by decision, I think it's much more likely that Tim Means gets dropped in a couple of rounds."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked May 11, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Daniel Levi picks Alex Morono but with low confidence, citing Tim Means' age (39-40) and declining durability as the deciding factor. He notes that statistically, Means is competitive and would be a live dog if younger, but Means' recent fights show he can't take damage like before. Levi expects a competitive fight but favors Morono's unorthodox style and durability. He passes on betting due to the price, calling it a dog-or-pass situation.

pass on betting at -225; fight could go to decision or be a war
"I'm gonna pick Alex Morano but it's not a confident pick and it's not something I'm interested it's a dog or pass situation"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 8, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Morono's pressure, pace, and volume will be too much for Means, who has diminished durability at 39. Means is the better technical striker but can't take shots like before. Morono will march forward, land big shots, and likely find a knockout or submission. Means may have moments but Morono's relentless style will overwhelm him.

inside the distance, TKO
"gimme Alex morono inside the distance I'm gonna call it via TKO"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 10, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Paul agrees with Cody, picking Morono. He notes that Means gasses after 6-7 minutes and lacks a grappling game. He mentions that Morono might mix in takedowns and fish for a submission, and that the market has moved on that prop. He sees Morono as the rightful favorite.

submission prop (market moved from 9-1 to 6.5-1)
"my biggest struggle yeah I just I just can't get behind the dirty bird at this point he seems to really absolutely guess about six seven minutes into every single fight"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 9, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Alex Morono

The MMA Guru picks Alex Morono, noting that he had a full training camp and has better hand speed and cardio. He believes Tim Means has slowed down and will struggle with Morono's pace. He predicts a dominant decision or a late finish.

dominant decision win 30-27
"Alex morono I think is going to win this matchup... I see him getting finished on the feet maybe as the fight goes on or maybe there'll be a dominant decision win for morono here 30 27."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 11, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Zane picks Morono, citing Tim Means' age (39) and tendency to get hurt now. He notes that Means' pressure-counter style leaves him vulnerable, and Morono's awkward but effective striking, good footwork, and jab will cause problems. He thinks Morono will land a big counter and potentially drop Means, though a decision is likely.

"I got to take Morono, even if it's by decision, I think it's much more likely that Tim Means gets dropped in a couple of rounds."
LOSS vs Max Griffin
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen · Oct 29, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Max Griffin 0 47 of 115 40% 143 of 215 3 of 5 60% 0 0 1:27
Tim Means 1 42 of 78 53% 56 of 96 3 of 6 50% 0 0 5:13
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Max Griffin 0 17 of 49 34% 21 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
Tim Means 1 25 of 42 59% 26 of 43 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:54
2 Max Griffin 0 20 of 53 37% 48 of 83 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Tim Means 0 13 of 29 44% 14 of 31 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:35
3 Max Griffin 0 10 of 13 76% 74 of 79 3 of 5 60% 0 0 1:01
Tim Means 0 4 of 7 57% 16 of 22 2 of 2 100% 0 0 3:44
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Max Griffin 47 of 115 40% 18 of 64 18 of 36 11 of 15 37 of 103 7 of 9 3 of 3
Tim Means 42 of 78 53% 25 of 52 9 of 15 8 of 11 35 of 66 1 of 1 6 of 11
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Max Griffin 17 of 49 34% 8 of 27 3 of 14 6 of 8 13 of 43 4 of 6 0 of 0
Tim Means 25 of 42 59% 16 of 29 7 of 9 2 of 4 20 of 34 1 of 1 4 of 7
2 Max Griffin 20 of 53 37% 7 of 32 8 of 15 5 of 6 20 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
Tim Means 13 of 29 44% 5 of 16 2 of 6 6 of 7 13 of 29 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Max Griffin 10 of 13 76% 3 of 5 7 of 7 0 of 1 4 of 7 3 of 3 3 of 3
Tim Means 4 of 7 57% 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 4
Play-by-Play
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Max Griffin vs. Tim Means

Round 1
An interesting, all-action welterweight contest will serve as the co-main attraction of this Fight Night event, with a storied veteran battling it out against a man fighting his way back to contention. At 38 years of age, Means (32-13-1, 1 NC; 14-10, 1 NC UFC) is still cruising in the division, with three wins in his last four including a few stellar performances over Nicolas Dalby and Mike Perry in recent memory. While his adversary Griffin (18-9, 6-7 UFC) started off going just 3-6 in the Octagon, he has turned things around as of late with a similar 3-1 stretch as Means. Drawing the assignment is referee Dan Miragliotta, and the 170-pounders do not touch gloves as they want to immediately get down to business. They start trading almost immediately, with rangy punches and chopping low kicks to match the other. Griffin fires a left hand over the top, and a right hand knocks Means down to his backside. Griffin leaps on top to finish the job, and Means latches on to an armbar off his back to keep his man honest and survive the onslaught. As Means continues to work, he turns to his side, grabs hold of a leg and drives Griffin back to the wall. Means separates, and he appears to have his bearings back as he measures a high kick from his lead leg and a body kick from his rear. Means just misses with a knee as Griffin bears down on him with a combination, and he works the calf to slow down the advancing Griffin. “The Dirty Bird” whiffs on a one-two into a head kick, but the calf kick that follows does connect. Griffin throws fire with a right hand to stun Means for a moment, as he chains it into a power punch that Means tanks seemingly without issue. Means continues to do work on the upper calf, making investments as he also strikes the body. Griffin snaps out a jab that gest Means’ attention, and a right hand that follows it stings Means. Means gives chase with a high kick, and Griffin walks through a pair of open-handed slaps so that he can shoot in for a double. Means keeps his balance as they remain clinched until the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Griffin
Noah Gagnon scores the round: 10-9 Griffin
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Griffin

Round 2
The welterweights meet in the middle, and Means strikes first in the form of a slapping low kick. The legs from Means continue to fly, and he draws Griffin into a brief but fierce slugfest. The punches turn to slaps for Means, which could signify some sort of damage to a hand, but he shucks any of those concerns by throwing a punch that pops Griffin in the chops. Means keeps Griffin guessing with head kicks, and Griffin finds his way in to land a heavy low kick. Means slaps him upside the head like a Diaz brother, only they are intended as damaging strikes and not disrespectful ones. Griffin jabs his way in, and he blocks a head kick once closing in. Griffin intercepts a rushing Means with a kick to the lead calf, and Means winces and tries to pay Griffin back. Means cuts his opponent off as he advances, and this slows the offense coming back his direction. Means works the body with a left and a right, and he slides back to plant the ball of his foot on the breadbasket before Griffin can land him. The two trade body kicks, and Means jumps at his adversary with a knee that glances off the side. Griffin considers a level change, and as this fails, he hops back. Means hammers a low kick on the inside of the knee, and this slows the movement momentarily. Means walks face-first into a right hand, and this rocks Means and separates him from his balance. As Means falls to the ground, Griffin finds himself taking top position while punching the side. They trade short blows as the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Griffin
Noah Gagnon scores the round: 10-9 Griffin
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Griffin

Round 3
Means comes out of his corner aggressively, and he strikes his way into a takedown effort. Griffin stuffs it and drops to his knees, and Means smashes his own knee into the sternum. Griffin reels and whirls around to counter Means’ takedown with his own attempt, and he manages to suck Means’ legs out and drag him to the floor. Means squeezes tightly to keep Griffin pinned to him, and he lands several heel strikes to the thigh as he constantly remains busy off his back with irritating blows. Griffin remains heavy with top pressure and not willing to sit up and fall into potential submission danger, as he wisely grinds out and considers a guard pass. Means turns to his side in an effort to escape, but Griffin hangs on to keep him trapped. Means scoots his back to the wall, only for “Pain” to yank him back down. When Griffin postures up to rain down blows, Means attacks with a submission attempt that he uses to stand back up. Griffin pressures him against the wall and locks his hands with a double, and this sets Means on his seat again much to the disappointment of “The Dirty Bird.” Means continues to smack Griffin with short, frustrating strikes to the body and head, all while working his way to his knees to get upright. Griffin pursues a single, and he lowers his head right into a knee that Means cracks him with. Means takes Griffin down to turn the tables, and he rips the body with a fierce knee before securing a double with seconds to spare. For one final exclamation point, Means lifts his opponent up and slams him down hard. The fight comes to an end.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Means (29-28 Griffin)
Noah Gagnon scores the round: 10-9 Griffin (30-27 Griffin)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Griffin (30-27 Griffin)

The Official Result
Max Griffin def. Tim Means via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 25, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Big Brady picks Max Griffin to win by second-round knockout. He notes that Griffin's power has improved recently, as seen in his knockout of Aalon Cruz, while Means' durability has declined with age and damage. He mentions that Means has been hurt in recent fights by lesser punchers, and Griffin's durability is excellent. He expects Griffin to land hard shots and finish Means.

Griffin wins by second-round knockout
"give me Max Griffin by knockout I'll say like a second round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 26, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Cody acknowledges Tim Means' plus money appeal but points to Means' durability issues at 38 years old and his tendency to fade in later rounds. He notes that Means has been relying more on wrestling as he ages, but Max Griffin has good takedown defense (as seen against Neil Magny) and a solid jab. Cody expects Griffin to beat Means to the jab, stuff takedowns, and eventually land a big shot or win two rounds. He is not betting the fight but picks Griffin.

"I gotta stay with Max Griffin although I don't fault you for maybe taking that live Underdog shot on Timmy so I'm not taking the shot on Timmy it's 38 years like it isn't it isn't very pretty at this …"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Oct 26, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Daniel Levi picks Max Griffin, citing his momentum, confidence, and aspirations to break into the top 15. He notes Griffin's dangerous striking and recent close fight with Neil Magny. He questions Tim Means' durability and suggests Means may be near retirement. However, he has no interest in laying the -190 price and will just watch.

"I'm a pickaxe Griffin I just don't have any interest in laying the price so I'm personally gonna sit back and enjoy two true vets of the game go at it."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Oct 25, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

Jacob picks Tim Means, expecting him to survive Griffin's early power and then wear him down with pace, pressure, and wrestling. He compares it to Griffin's fight with Neil Magny, where Griffin faded. Jacob thinks Means wins by decision.

Tim Means by decision
"I gotta go with the dirty bird Tim Means to get it done"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 27, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Griffin has athletic advantages and more left in the tank compared to Means, who is slowing down. Means has better combinations but Griffin's power could catch him. Griffin by knockout at +250 is appealing, but no bet at the current moneyline. Live betting Griffin if Means has early success is a potential strategy.

Griffin by knockout +250
"Griffin via knock it at plus 250 definitely tickles my fancy I like that spot but no bet for me at that minus 200 range"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 26, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Paul leans toward Tim Means as a dog, expecting a close stand-up fight where Means may get a hot start. However, he admits Means' cardio and durability are concerns, and he does not love the bet. He picks Means for the show but says he won't bet it, noting the over 2.5 rounds at -160 seems about right.

Over 2.5 rounds at -160 (mentioned as about right)
"I'm leaning as a dog or pass but I don't think it's gonna get my money I'll pick Tim Means for the purposes of this show but trust me I don't love it I'm not gonna bet it"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 25, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Max Griffin

The MMA Guru picks Max Griffin over Tim Means, believing Griffin's calf kicks will be effective against Means' heavy lead leg. He notes Griffin's improved boxing and ability to drop opponents, as seen against Neil Magny. He thinks Means, at 38 and coming off a loss to Kevin Holland, will struggle with Griffin's pressure and predicts Griffin wins by 29-28 decision, taking over as the fight goes on.

"I'm going Max Griffin... I love the calf kicks of Max Griffin against Tim Means"
LOSS vs Kevin Holland
Submission (D'Arce choke) R2 1:28 · UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett · Jun 18, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kevin Holland 0 21 of 46 45% 25 of 52 2 of 5 40% 0 0 1:30
Tim Means 0 36 of 90 40% 53 of 109 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kevin Holland 0 14 of 34 41% 18 of 40 2 of 4 50% 0 0 1:30
Tim Means 0 27 of 70 38% 44 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
2 Kevin Holland 0 7 of 12 58% 7 of 12 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Tim Means 0 9 of 20 45% 9 of 20 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:07
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kevin Holland 21 of 46 45% 8 of 25 11 of 17 2 of 4 20 of 45 1 of 1 0 of 0
Tim Means 36 of 90 40% 26 of 71 3 of 9 7 of 10 33 of 85 3 of 5 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kevin Holland 14 of 34 41% 7 of 22 6 of 10 1 of 2 13 of 33 1 of 1 0 of 0
Tim Means 27 of 70 38% 21 of 57 2 of 6 4 of 7 24 of 65 3 of 5 0 of 0
2 Kevin Holland 7 of 12 58% 1 of 3 5 of 7 1 of 2 7 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
Tim Means 9 of 20 45% 5 of 14 1 of 3 3 of 3 9 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Kevin Holland vs. Tim Means
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Holland (-275), Means (+220)

Round 1
With the loss of Cerrone vs. Lauzon (again), this welterweight banger has been elevated to the co-main event slot. UFC President Dana White should keep his checkbook handy to write out a bonus for this one (and the rest of the night, to boot), if the histories of “The Dirty Bird” Means (32-12-1, 1 NC; 14-9, 1 NC UFC) and “Trailblazer” Holland (22-7, 1 NC; 9-4, 1 NC UFC) are any indication of what to expect now. Identical knockout rates of 59% are celebrated by both men, and they have both landed exactly five submissions to their credit as well. Good-spirited action and excitement is about to come, and referee Kerry Hatley practically has to keep them back in their corners before sprinting out to battle. The 170ers do touch gloves, and Means uses a push kick to the knee to back Holland away from him early. Holland paws out with a left over the head, and Means walks in to brawl. Holland steps back and rips a left to the jaw on the inside, and he lands again to force Means into a double-leg takedown attempt. The crowd starts to boo immediately, and Holland shoves him back and lets go with a left. Holland powers off the cage wall with a flurry of fists, and Means greets him with a few of his own. Means takes a few punches on the inside to land a few, and “Trailblazer” slashes with a clean elbow over the top to break them up. Holland goes to the body with a side kick and then up high with a head kick, and he charges in with a knee right down Broadway. Means is tough and does not flinch, and instead spins with a wheel kick. Means catches a knee from his opponent, and he lifts Holland up and sets him down on the mat. Holland springs up and connects with three blistering punches to sting Means. Means tries to stop the blows from scoring by tying Holland up and pressing him into the wall, and he gathers himself and works the thigh with knees. Holland pushes away to take the center of the cage back, and he sticks out several jabs and a head kick. Means blows his nose out from the kick, and Holland puts three punches on him to knock Means’ head around. They talk to one another with seemingly friendly banter about hitting each other, and Holland takes a few steps back to get off three kicks in rapid succession. Holland chains together a few punches, and Means replies and draws a huge smile out of “Trailblazer.” They slug it out recklessly and entertainingly, and Holland resets first so he can let loose with a high kick. Holland splits the guard with a left hand, and Means is hurt. Two more punches from the Texan connect cleanly, forcing a takedown effort from Means. Holland hits the mat and powers right back up, and the round ends in the clinch.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Holland

Round 2
Gloves get touched by the action-packed welterweights before engaging, and they both score side kicks to start off the round. Means targets the body, and Holland tags him with four or five punches before Means can react. Holland spins with a back fist that comes up short, and when he turns about, Holland goes to his lead leg. Means blocks several punches, and Holland swarms him with punches before measuring Means with punches as Means shells up against the wall ready to counter.
Holland lets Means off the hook so that he can fight at his safer range, and when back in his preferred distance, he clocks Means with a right hand that strips Means legs away almost instantly. Before falling over, Means leans into a takedown try, but he leaves his neck exposed. They do not even hit the mat before Holland uses his long arms to snake around the neck, where he snatches up a smooth brabo choke. It is tight in a hurry, and when the two land on the ground, Means turns to his side but is in even worse position than before. Knowing his goose is cooked, Means does not fight it any further or risk going out from this blood choke, and he wisely surrenders.
“Trailblazer” has announced himself as a force to be reckoned with in his new division, and the Texas crowd bellows its affection for its local fighter.

The Official Result
Kevin Holland def. Tim Means R2 1:28 via Submission (Brabo Choke)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

Angelo picks Kevin Holland, noting his striking accuracy and power. He acknowledges Holland's poor takedown defense but believes Tim Means doesn't have the raw athleticism or power to exploit it like others. He thinks the 3-to-1 odds are crazy but still picks Holland.

"i do think kevin holland gets this done and he pulls off the win the three to one odds kevin allen's almost a three to one favorite i think those are crazy to me"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

Big Brady picks Kevin Holland to win by second-round knockout. He notes Holland has a significant reach advantage and power, while Means is older with diminishing durability and chin. He believes Means' best chance is grappling, but Means rarely implements that game plan, and Holland's BJJ black belt and improved get-up game should keep the fight standing where Holland can knock him out.

second round knockout
"I think kevin holland goes out here and gets a knockout in texas his home state so yeah i like kevin holland i like kevin holland to win by knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

Cody is high on Kevin Holland at 170, citing his improved takedown defense, BJJ black belt, and size advantage. He thinks Tim Means lacks the wrestling and cardio to exploit Holland, and Holland will chip away for a late finish or decision. He notes Holland's guard is active and Means' recent wins are over lower-level competition.

Kevin Holland by third round finish or 29-28 decision
"i think kevin holland just breaks him away over time and gets that finish"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jun 16, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

Daniel Levi picks Kevin Holland to win via an opportunistic finish, citing Holland's unorthodox style and ability to create chaos. He acknowledges Tim Means is well-rounded and may have early success, but believes Holland's length and creativity will prevail. However, he is not confident Holland covers the -300 spread, noting Holland's takedown defense issues and that Means can mix in takedowns. Levi sees it as a high-variance fight where Holland finds a way, but the price is too steep for a comfortable bet.

opportunistic finish; Holland -300 is too high; Means +250 has value
"i see kevin holland being opportunistic finding a way to make it happen i just don't know how it's gonna be"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

Paul agrees Holland should win but is wary of the -275 price. He notes Holland's size, reach, and guard are advantages, but the high favorite line gives him pause. He doesn't love the matchup for Means but isn't sure he'll bet Holland at that price.

"kevin holland at minus 275 sends shivers down my spine"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 13, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Kevin Holland

The MMA Guru picks Kevin Holland, calling it straightforward. He notes Holland's reach advantage and youth, and believes Tim Means will get cracked and hurt. He predicts Holland will win by KO via elbows in the clinch in the first round, similar to his win over Anthony Hernandez. He doesn't worry about Holland's grappling at welterweight.

first round elbow ko
"i'm gonna go with kevin holland pretty straightforward here... kevin holland elbow ko first round against tim means"
WIN vs Nicolas Dalby
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov · Jun 26, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Tim Means 0 53 of 93 56% 94 of 134 1 of 4 25% 0 0 8:03
Nicolas Dalby 0 54 of 116 46% 84 of 146 0 of 4 0% 0 0 1:31
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Tim Means 0 15 of 26 57% 38 of 49 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:07
Nicolas Dalby 0 11 of 20 55% 21 of 30 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:09
2 Tim Means 0 29 of 49 59% 35 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:45
Nicolas Dalby 0 24 of 60 40% 28 of 64 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:17
3 Tim Means 0 9 of 18 50% 21 of 30 0 of 3 0% 0 0 3:11
Nicolas Dalby 0 19 of 36 52% 35 of 52 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:05
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Tim Means 53 of 93 56% 20 of 55 29 of 33 4 of 5 32 of 70 17 of 19 4 of 4
Nicolas Dalby 54 of 116 46% 37 of 93 13 of 19 4 of 4 35 of 88 19 of 28 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Tim Means 15 of 26 57% 6 of 16 7 of 8 2 of 2 9 of 20 4 of 4 2 of 2
Nicolas Dalby 11 of 20 55% 8 of 16 1 of 2 2 of 2 6 of 11 5 of 9 0 of 0
2 Tim Means 29 of 49 59% 12 of 30 15 of 16 2 of 3 18 of 36 9 of 11 2 of 2
Nicolas Dalby 24 of 60 40% 17 of 49 5 of 9 2 of 2 20 of 53 4 of 7 0 of 0
3 Tim Means 9 of 18 50% 2 of 9 7 of 9 0 of 0 5 of 14 4 of 4 0 of 0
Nicolas Dalby 19 of 36 52% 12 of 28 7 of 8 0 of 0 9 of 24 10 of 12 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Nicolas Dalby vs. Tim Means

Round 1
Up next at welterweight, the man formerly known as “Lokomotivo” now sports a fancy new nickname of “Danish Dynamite” as Dalby (19-3-1, 2 NC; 3-2-1, 1 NC UFC) squares off with longtime vet and longtime nicknamed “The Dirty Bird” Means (31-12-1, 1 NC; 11-9, 1 NC UFC). Action is the name of the game here, and referee Jason Herzog may have his hands full as these two throw down. There is no chance of a glove touch, as these two 170ers are intense and ready to start brawling. Means fires off a head kick early, and Dalby eats it on the chin and starts to brawl. Both men throw caution to the wind immediately, and they hammer one another with alternating shots. As Dalby closes in, Means hits a takedown and puts the Danish fighter on his back. Means passes to side control as he works elbows from on top, slowly and methodically working his way to either advance to mount or otherwise do some damage. When Dalby holds on to him to tie him up, Means slams him down with his chest. Means crawls Dalby over to the cage wall, where he starts smacking his foe in the face with heavy punches. Dalby gets to his knees as he looks to walk up the fence, and Means keeps him grounded and lands some punches. Dalby is practically gasping for air three minutes in, although it does not necessarily mean that he is spent. Means knees him in the chest when he stands up, and Dalby breaks free and bounces around to get his blood flowing again. Means kicks him in the body and fires off a few punches, and Dalby dances out of the way. “Danish Dynamite” looks to explode with a right hand across the forward bow, but Means sees it coming, parries it and gets shoved into the fence. A few strikes for Means have opened up a cut near the bridge of the nose on Dalby’s right eyebrows, and a sharp one-two nearly knocks Dalby off of his feet. “The Dirty Bird” keeps it dirty in the clinch, and he gets off an elbow or two before they break. Dalby shoots in for a takedown right as the round ends, but it does not succeed.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Means
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-9 Means
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Means

Round 2
Dalby fires off a few punches before rushing in to a takedown attempt, and Means is there to thump him in the body a few times. The welterweights tie up against the fence and score short punches, before breaking free. Dalby gets off a single leg kick, and then he changes it up to land flush to the body. Means aims a few punches up top, and a left hand splits the guard. Means sees its success and nails Dalby again, and one more gets Dalby’s attention. Means cracks Dalby on the chin, and the Danish fighter has quite a beard on him as he walks through everything to land a few of his own. Means targets the body and head indiscriminately, and Dalby walks in with a chain of punches into a knee. Dalby shoots in but gets shucked away just in time, and when they get back up, Dalby leaps forward with a left hand. Dalby works two right hands one after the other, and Means greets him with a left hand to the liver. Dalby slings a head kick, and they crash the pocket and score some body shots. When “Danish Dynamite” looses another body kick, Means rushes in to strike before clinching. Breaking free, Dalby slings kicks high and low, but Means’ responsive head kick is much more effective. Means kicks Dalby’s leg out from beneath him, and “The Dirty Bird” hops on top in side control to deal some damage. Means keeps a heavy top pressure to ride out the round, using a few short shoulder strikes when Dalby tries to wall-walk with his feet. Means keeps this position until the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Means
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-9 Means
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Means

Round 3
Means sprints out of his corner to throw a body kick and a left hand, and Dalby is there to fire right back. In a wild exchange, Dalby nails Means with a right hand, smashing the nose of “The Dirty Bird” and hurting him for the first time. Means stumbles back to the wall, and Dalby wraps him up against the fence while flirting with trips. Means spins him around and considers a single leg takedown, but he cannot ground the Danish fighter. Means backs off and re-engages, pressing Dalby tightly into the cage. This stalemate continues for quite some time, as both men look to clear any cobwebs. Dalby knees Means in the face once to break free, and he clips Means again with a strike. Dalby throws everything he has at Means, but the American grabs hold of him and pins him back to the cage wall. Means changes levels for a single, and he chains it into a double leg takedown, but neither succeed. All the while, precious seconds for Dalby are ticking off the clock, who is trying to break free but cannot escape the grip of “The Dirty Bird.” Means scores a few short punches to the body, grinding Dalby out and landing enough to stave off any referee intervention. When Dalby breaks the grip, Means gives him a shove into the fencing, where he clinches up again. At the 10-second clapper, Dalby tries desperately to get off, hurting Means again. Means gloms on to him, tying him up to the final bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dalby (29-28 Means)
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-9 Dalby (29-28 Means)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dalby (29-28 Means)

The Official Result
Tim Means def. Nicolas Dalby via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 23, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Angelo picks Tim Means, citing his high-volume striking, underrated wrestling, and ability to avoid damage. He notes Means picks his shots and takes opponents down when needed. He expects Means to win a decision. He likes less on Means and more on Dalby for the monkey knife fight line.

"tim means is my pick here i think tim needs sort of picks him apart take him down takes him down when he needs to and rides out a decision win"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 22, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

Big Brady picks Tim Means to win by decision, citing superior striking stats (5.16 sig strikes/min, 48% accuracy, 61% striking defense) and Dalby's negative strike differential. He notes Dalby has been dropped in four of seven UFC fights but never KO'd. He thinks Means will out-volume Dalby on the feet, as Dalby rarely wrestles (only one takedown in last five fights). He is confident Means is the better striker.

by decision
"i will take 10 means to win i'm gonna take him to win by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jun 23, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Nicolas Dalby

Cody picks Dalby as a live underdog. He notes Dalby's toughness and heart, and that Means has lost as a favorite before. He points out that Means had a fight cancelled last week, which could disrupt his preparation. Cody also mentions Dalby's reach advantage and that Means is 37 with wear and tear. He thinks Dalby can grind Means against the cage and take over late if Means doesn't finish early.

"i'm gonna officially go for the prp sake dolby because again what am i going to do pick all these favorites like i'm recognizing this as a dog with a chance"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Jun 23, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Nicolas Dalby

Jacob picks Nicolas Dalby, jokingly citing that Dalby fought Darren Till to a draw in 2015 and outstruck him. He seems to be half-joking but picks Dalby to win. He does not provide serious technical analysis.

"dalby in 2015 bought the best striking middleweight in the world to a draw and outstruck him 111 to 49. we're talking about the greatest middleweight gonna go down of all time one of the greatest strikers of all time …"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 24, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Tim Means

Means is a much better striker with higher output than Dalby. If Means keeps the fight vertical, he will light up Dalby. Dalby has knockout power but Means' durability is a concern; however, Means should avoid getting knocked out. Means' efficiency and tight striking will earn him a decision. Dalby's speed and timing could pose issues, but Means is the more proven striker.

Means by decision plus 205
"I think that if means is able to keep the swipe vertical which i think he will he's going to light up dolby like a christmas tree himself... I do like tim means here i like tim means actually by …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 23, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Paul picks Tim Means, citing Means' better striking and underrated wrestling. He notes Means was supposed to fight last week and had a cancelled bout, but that might not be a big issue. He thinks Means has the skills to win, but acknowledges Dalby's toughness and that Means can fade. He is not confident and suggests watching weigh-ins.

"means for me but you know having a fight last week having it cancelled a lot of moving parts definitely uh tune into the weigh-ins"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 21, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Tim Means

The MMA Guru picks Tim Means by first-round submission (d'arce choke), citing his crisp boxing and ability to land straight shots down the pipe. He identifies defensive holes in Dalby's striking, as seen in the Jesse Ronson fight, and believes Means will hurt Dalby, prompting a bad takedown that leads to a choke. He trusts Means' composure and experience.

first round submission, d'arce choke
"i'm gonna go with tim means i think he's gonna get a first round ko over nicholas dalby"
WIN vs Mike Perry
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez · Nov 21, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Tim Means 0 64 of 161 39% 69 of 166 1 of 5 20% 2 0 3:08
Mike Perry 0 128 of 192 66% 143 of 207 0 of 1 0% 0 1 0:39
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Tim Means 0 14 of 31 45% 14 of 31 1 of 2 50% 2 0 2:22
Mike Perry 0 27 of 40 67% 30 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:09
2 Tim Means 0 20 of 60 33% 20 of 60 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:13
Mike Perry 0 44 of 60 73% 44 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
3 Tim Means 0 30 of 70 42% 35 of 75 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:33
Mike Perry 0 57 of 92 61% 69 of 104 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Tim Means 64 of 161 39% 44 of 134 8 of 12 12 of 15 62 of 157 2 of 4 0 of 0
Mike Perry 128 of 192 66% 86 of 147 26 of 28 16 of 17 121 of 184 6 of 7 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Tim Means 14 of 31 45% 7 of 24 3 of 3 4 of 4 13 of 30 1 of 1 0 of 0
Mike Perry 27 of 40 67% 18 of 31 7 of 7 2 of 2 24 of 36 2 of 3 1 of 1
2 Tim Means 20 of 60 33% 11 of 46 3 of 6 6 of 8 20 of 59 0 of 1 0 of 0
Mike Perry 44 of 60 73% 28 of 43 10 of 10 6 of 7 42 of 58 2 of 2 0 of 0
3 Tim Means 30 of 70 42% 26 of 64 2 of 3 2 of 3 29 of 68 1 of 2 0 of 0
Mike Perry 57 of 92 61% 40 of 73 9 of 11 8 of 8 55 of 90 2 of 2 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Nov 18, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Tim Means

Big Brady hesitantly picks Tim Means to win by decision. He thinks Means is the more technical and well-rounded fighter, but has durability concerns after being knocked out recently. He notes Perry's headspace is questionable and he didn't look great against Gall, but Means is on short notice.

big pass, need to see weigh-ins
"i'm going to go with means i'm going to go with the dude that probably has more motivation for this fight"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Nov 19, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Tim Means

Daniel picks Means, citing his superior boxing and overall MMA skills. He notes Perry's lack of head movement and poor corner situation. He believes Means can stay disciplined, use volume, and mix in takedowns to avoid Perry's power. He thinks Means should be the favorite.

"i'm gonna go with tim means to get it done and i think he makes it two wins in a row here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 17, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

The host picks Tim Means to win by decision, noting his superior skill set and ability to keep Perry at range with leg kicks and teeps. He is skeptical of Perry's power and thinks Means can outpoint him. He would only bet Means if the line reaches plus 150.

"I'm taking Tim Means to win this fight via decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Nov 15, 2020 (6 days before fight)
Mike Perry

The MMA Guru picks Mike Perry to win by unanimous decision (29-28), but expresses worry. He notes Means took the fight on short notice, and Perry has a full camp now. He expects Perry to use takedowns and outwork Means in the later rounds, but admits Means is dangerous and a full-camp Means might beat Perry.

"i'm going with mike perry by unanimous decision 29 28 but i'm worried"
Laureano Staropoli - Fight History
LOSS vs Jamie Pickett
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori · Oct 23, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jamie Pickett 0 47 of 96 48% 58 of 108 2 of 2 100% 0 0 2:37
Laureano Staropoli 0 25 of 62 40% 43 of 80 1 of 9 11% 0 0 5:26
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jamie Pickett 0 10 of 18 55% 13 of 21 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:33
Laureano Staropoli 0 4 of 7 57% 7 of 10 0 of 3 0% 0 0 3:00
2 Jamie Pickett 0 18 of 35 51% 26 of 43 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:25
Laureano Staropoli 0 11 of 21 52% 18 of 28 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:13
3 Jamie Pickett 0 19 of 43 44% 19 of 44 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:39
Laureano Staropoli 0 10 of 34 29% 18 of 42 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:13
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jamie Pickett 47 of 96 48% 23 of 64 23 of 30 1 of 2 26 of 72 21 of 23 0 of 1
Laureano Staropoli 25 of 62 40% 14 of 48 8 of 11 3 of 3 19 of 54 6 of 8 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jamie Pickett 10 of 18 55% 2 of 7 7 of 10 1 of 1 2 of 10 8 of 8 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 4 of 7 57% 2 of 4 1 of 2 1 of 1 2 of 4 2 of 3 0 of 0
2 Jamie Pickett 18 of 35 51% 9 of 22 9 of 12 0 of 1 11 of 26 7 of 8 0 of 1
Laureano Staropoli 11 of 21 52% 6 of 15 5 of 6 0 of 0 9 of 19 2 of 2 0 of 0
3 Jamie Pickett 19 of 43 44% 12 of 35 7 of 8 0 of 0 13 of 36 6 of 7 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 10 of 34 29% 6 of 29 2 of 3 2 of 2 8 of 31 2 of 3 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 20, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Jamie Pickett

Angelo is surprised Pickett is such a big underdog. He notes Pickett has a foot reach advantage and manages range well, and can mix in takedowns. He thinks Staropoli gets gun shy and is hit twice as much as he hits. He already grabbed a +3.5 bet on Pickett, meaning he only needs Pickett to win one round. He likes the more/more on the monkey knife fight (over 73.5 combined strikes).

grabbed a +3.5 bet on Pickett at +115; likes more/more on monkey knife fight
"i am surprised that jamie pickett is such a big underdog here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 19, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Big Brady picks Staropoli as the more talented fighter despite a three-fight skid, noting his losses came against tough competition. He worries about Staropoli's size disadvantage and Pickett's 8.5-inch reach advantage, but believes Staropoli's skill edge will carry him to a close decision. He advises against betting this fight.

no bet recommended
"i got to go star upholding i think he is the better fighter"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 21, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Cody picks Laureano Staropoli, citing his volume, forward pressure, and durability. He notes that Pickett has poor striking defense, moves backward, and was knocked out quickly in his last fight. Cody believes Staropoli will win the numbers battle and likely take a decision, though he acknowledges the price is high. He sees Staropoli as a lower-tier parlay piece.

Fight goes 15; decision
"i got lyra on a star pulley and this is just another case of do you want to pay by his 250 for leonardo sterpoli"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 22, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Lock leans Staropoli based on competition level. He notes Pickett is not UFC level and Staropoli has fought better opponents. He expects Staropoli to win by decision but is not confident enough to bet heavily.

Staropoli by decision +110, over 2.5 rounds -230
"i am on the star police side because i'm just not that high on picket at all"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 21, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Paul leans towards Staropoli, noting that Pickett's best attribute was his durability, but that was shattered in his last fight. He agrees with Cody that Staropoli's forward pressure and volume should win the fight. However, Paul is not fully confident due to the price.

"that makes all the sense in the world and pickett's best thing what used to be his durability but that's kind of yeah i know"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

The MMA Guru picks Laureano Staropoli, noting that Staropoli is moving up to middleweight but is naturally a welterweight, which he believes makes him better than most middleweights. He points out that Jamie Pickett is coming off a KO loss and lacks quality wins, while Staropoli has faced tougher competition and is more technically sound. He predicts Staropoli will out-grapple Pickett and win by unanimous decision.

"i'm going to go with loreanos tripoli here i think it's a good pick i think he's way more technically sound than jamie picker and i can see him actually out grappling jamie pickett throughout this fight"
LOSS vs Roman Dolidze
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai · Jun 05, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Roman Dolidze 0 14 of 39 35% 52 of 89 5 of 9 55% 0 0 9:37
Laureano Staropoli 0 9 of 38 23% 25 of 63 3 of 5 60% 0 0 0:50
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Roman Dolidze 0 4 of 11 36% 22 of 31 2 of 3 66% 0 0 4:20
Laureano Staropoli 0 3 of 8 37% 7 of 13 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Roman Dolidze 0 4 of 15 26% 13 of 26 3 of 3 100% 0 0 3:25
Laureano Staropoli 0 2 of 14 14% 8 of 23 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:05
3 Roman Dolidze 0 6 of 13 46% 17 of 32 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:52
Laureano Staropoli 0 4 of 16 25% 10 of 27 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:45
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Roman Dolidze 14 of 39 35% 9 of 30 0 of 4 5 of 5 5 of 18 9 of 21 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 9 of 38 23% 3 of 31 2 of 2 4 of 5 7 of 34 1 of 2 1 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Roman Dolidze 4 of 11 36% 2 of 8 0 of 1 2 of 2 0 of 1 4 of 10 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 3 of 8 37% 0 of 5 1 of 1 2 of 2 3 of 7 0 of 1 0 of 0
2 Roman Dolidze 4 of 15 26% 4 of 13 0 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 10 2 of 5 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 2 of 14 14% 2 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 1 2 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Roman Dolidze 6 of 13 46% 3 of 9 0 of 1 3 of 3 3 of 7 3 of 6 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 4 of 16 25% 1 of 13 1 of 1 2 of 2 2 of 13 1 of 1 1 of 2
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 1, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Roman Dolidze

Big Brady acknowledges Dolidze has zero fight IQ and is frustrating to bet on, but thinks stylistically this is a great matchup. He notes Dolidze has a significant size and reach advantage, and Staropoli is moving up a weight class with poor takedown defense (57%). He believes Dolidze will get takedowns and win a decision, though he warns against betting due to Dolidze's tendency to make mistakes.

"give me roman to lizzie for the win i'll take on the win by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert picked Jun 2, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Cody does not make a clear pick, calling it a dogger pass. He notes Dolidze's low volume and Staropoli's durability but is unsure. He mentions Staropoli's takedown defense issues but also Dolidze's poor fight IQ. He leans toward a pass rather than a bet.

"it's dogger pass but i'm leaning towards a pass here"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jun 3, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Roman Dolidze

Daniel picks Dolidze by close decision, citing Dolidze's positional grappling and clinch work as the difference. He notes that Dolidze has heavy punches, decent takedowns, and a good leg lock game, but also plays around too much and has a questionable gas tank. Daniel acknowledges Staropoli's edge on the feet and power, and that Staropoli might look better at 185. He sees this as a close fight and is not confident in his pick, expecting Dolidze to win via clinch exchanges and maybe a split decision.

"i'll take the leads a just by kind of being better positionally maybe clinching him a little bit but i i see it being a close fight man"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jun 4, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Staropoli is a flashy striker with good cardio, while Dolidze has poor fight IQ and questionable cardio. Staropoli should out-strike him on the feet and win a decision, though Dolidze's size and grappling are concerns.

Staropoli by decision +255, fight goes distance -150
"I do like straw poli i feel like at least 75 percent of this fight will remain on the feet"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 2, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Paul leans toward Staropoli as a dog, citing his durability and output. He notes Staropoli trains with Charles Oliveira, has good submission defense, and has a solid chin. Paul is concerned about Dolidze's size and grappling but thinks Staropoli can get back up and outpoint him. He also likes the fight going the distance.

fight goes the distance -150, Staropoli by decision
"i think i'm going to go with another dog shot here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 30, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Roman Dolidze

The Guru picks Roman Dolidze, noting he has lost faith but thinks Dolidze is too big and strong for Staropoli, who is moving up on short notice. He expects Dolidze to outstrike Staropoli in round one and then cruise with grappling in rounds two and three, winning a decision. He thinks Staropoli lacks the cardio to come back.

unanimous decision
"i'm gonna go over roman elizi decision lackluster in the later rounds"
LOSS vs Tim Means
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik · Aug 08, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Tim Means 1 85 of 147 57% 126 of 189 2 of 6 33% 0 0 6:07
Laureano Staropoli 0 71 of 161 44% 81 of 172 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:04
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Tim Means 0 26 of 52 50% 31 of 57 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:35
Laureano Staropoli 0 33 of 70 47% 34 of 71 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Tim Means 1 41 of 66 62% 44 of 70 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:50
Laureano Staropoli 0 28 of 67 41% 28 of 67 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
3 Tim Means 0 18 of 29 62% 51 of 62 0 of 3 0% 0 0 3:42
Laureano Staropoli 0 10 of 24 41% 19 of 34 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Tim Means 85 of 147 57% 55 of 115 23 of 25 7 of 7 61 of 115 22 of 29 2 of 3
Laureano Staropoli 71 of 161 44% 47 of 121 19 of 35 5 of 5 70 of 159 1 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Tim Means 26 of 52 50% 15 of 40 8 of 9 3 of 3 21 of 42 5 of 10 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 33 of 70 47% 22 of 49 9 of 19 2 of 2 32 of 69 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Tim Means 41 of 66 62% 28 of 52 10 of 11 3 of 3 29 of 51 10 of 12 2 of 3
Laureano Staropoli 28 of 67 41% 18 of 53 7 of 11 3 of 3 28 of 66 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Tim Means 18 of 29 62% 12 of 23 5 of 5 1 of 1 11 of 22 7 of 7 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 10 of 24 41% 7 of 19 3 of 5 0 of 0 10 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 5, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Big Brady picks Staropoli, believing Means is on the decline after losses to Nico Price and Daniel Rodriguez. He notes Staropoli's high volume striking and questions Means' chin and motivation. He predicts a decision win for Staropoli, though a knockout is possible.

"i think star pulley is going to really um just land more volume maybe even hurt means i mean i really question where it means his chin is at at this point"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 7, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Daniel Levi leans with Laureano Staropoli, citing that Tim Means has a suspect chin and has been knocked out in recent fights. He notes that Staropoli is durable, as seen in his fight against Muslim Salikhov where he ate heavy shots. Levi acknowledges that Means is dangerous early with his dirty boxing and elbows, but believes Staropoli's durability and ability to weather the storm will allow him to win, possibly by decision or late finish.

"i'm gonna slightly lean with the favorite here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 4, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

Means is the better technical fighter with advantages in the clinch and jiu-jitsu. He is the bigger guy with a reach advantage. However, his durability is a concern after recent KO losses. Staropoli is a volume striker but lacks power. Means likely wins by decision if his chin holds up, but it's risky to bet on his durability.

"I like Tim Means to win this fight I think he's gonna get the better of the exchanges"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 3, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

The MMA Guru picks Laureano Staropoli because he showed a good chin and gas tank in his last fight against Muslim Salikhov, coming back in the third round. He notes that Tim Means has had several KO losses recently and is at the end of his career. He also mentions that Staropoli has been in camp due to cancelled fights, so he should be prepared.

"i am going to be going with loriannosteropoli he showed up quite well against muslim salakov in his last outing"
LOSS vs Muslim Salikhov
Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren · Oct 26, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Muslim Salikhov 0 63 of 132 47% 64 of 133 3 of 5 60% 0 0 0:30
Laureano Staropoli 0 42 of 138 30% 48 of 144 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Muslim Salikhov 0 8 of 21 38% 8 of 21 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Laureano Staropoli 0 6 of 25 24% 6 of 25 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Muslim Salikhov 0 33 of 61 54% 34 of 62 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:04
Laureano Staropoli 0 9 of 39 23% 10 of 40 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Muslim Salikhov 0 22 of 50 44% 22 of 50 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:26
Laureano Staropoli 0 27 of 74 36% 32 of 79 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Muslim Salikhov 63 of 132 47% 41 of 105 15 of 20 7 of 7 49 of 109 11 of 18 3 of 5
Laureano Staropoli 42 of 138 30% 26 of 110 13 of 25 3 of 3 40 of 135 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Muslim Salikhov 8 of 21 38% 2 of 14 3 of 4 3 of 3 8 of 21 0 of 0 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 6 of 25 24% 3 of 19 3 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Muslim Salikhov 33 of 61 54% 24 of 50 7 of 9 2 of 2 20 of 39 10 of 17 3 of 5
Laureano Staropoli 9 of 39 23% 5 of 32 2 of 5 2 of 2 8 of 38 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Muslim Salikhov 22 of 50 44% 15 of 41 5 of 7 2 of 2 21 of 49 1 of 1 0 of 0
Laureano Staropoli 27 of 74 36% 18 of 59 8 of 14 1 of 1 26 of 72 1 of 2 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli

Round 1
To open up the main card, we are treated to a potentially thrilling matchup of two strikers as "The King of Kung Fu" Salikhov (15-2, 2-1 UFC) crosses paths with "El Matador" Staropoli (9-1, 2-0 UFC). The third man in the cage is referee Thomas Fan. The two men touch gloves, but neither man engage for the first 30 seconds. Suddenly, Salikhov bursts forward with a big right hand, and as Staropoli ducks out of the way, he tries to throw a spinning back fist. The crowd is not amused by their lack of engagement, so Salikhov tries to placate the masses with a spinning wheel kick that barely misses. Salikhov digs in a body kick, so Staropoli switches stances to not be open to that kick. The two men clash together with punches, and as they back away, Staropoli tries to throw a spinning wheel kick of his own but is nowhere near the target. A head kick is blocked just in time from Salikhov, and as Staropoli tries to fire back, Salikhov catches him with a right hand on the way in. Salikhov hammers a spinning back kick to the Argentinian's body, and then backs away to avoid a reply. Staropoli sneaks up a head kick that surprises Salikhov, and he follows that with a spinning back kick that Salikhov parries. As Salikhov comes in, Staropoli throws an unexpected spinning back elbow, but it does not land flush as Salikhov disengages. Salikhov fires a lightning-quick spinning wheel kick and Staropoli is just able to get out of the way in time. As he tries to go spinning kick for spinning kick with Salikhov, Staropoli is rarely able to land with these strikes while Salikhov is at least connecting in some capacity. The round ends, thereby setting a recent record for the most uses of the word "spinning" in a single round of Sherdog.com play-by-play.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov

Round 2
The second round opens with a ferocious spinning kick from Salikhov that lands right on the arm of Staropoli, whose forearm reddens immediately. Not to be outdone, Staropoli tries to load up with a spinning back first that Salikhov ducks. Staropoli nails Salikhov with a head kick, but the Russian eats it without issue and stoically nods at his opponent. As Staropoli tries to throw another high kick, he is blocked and falls to his back as Salikhov rushes in. Not wanting to deal with a prolonged grappling exchange, Salikhov backs away to unload a heavy body kick. As Staropoli tries to set up another spinning wheel kick, Salikhov is easily out of the way. The Argentine fighter throws a kick that gets caught, allowing Salikhov to throw his man to the cage floor. Staropoli gets up and takes a spinning back kick to the midsection. A huge right uppercut hurts Staropoli, and smelling blood, Salikhov is unleashing fire and fury in the form of hellacious punches and kicks. Staropoli manages to circle out of danger and survive, although a big mouse has immediately appeared under his right eye. Salikhov cracks Staropoli with a right hand, and although he takes it, the right continues to land for the Russian. Staropoli whiffs with another spinning back kick, and the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-8 Salikhov

Round 3
One last touch of gloves opens the final stanza, and sensing he is down on the scorecards, Staropoli presses the pace with a bevy of punches until Salikhov closes the distance to clinch up. Staropoli breaks free and loads up on a right hand, but Salikhov has his guard up in time. The Russian digs to the body with a straight right, but he eats a right hook from Staropoli in the process. Salikhov pops Staropoli with a short right, and he follows that with a spinning wheel kick that buzzes the hair of his opponent. Salikhov blocks a spinning back fist, and the two swing wildly until Salikhov grabs hold of Staropoli and drags him down for a moment. "El Matador" pops back up and separates, landing two powerful punches to the body. Salikhov sinks in another spinning back kick to the body that would make Dennis Siver blush, but Staropoli absorbs it and tries to fire back with a spinning back elbow that is well short of the mark. As Staropoli winds up with a right hand, Salikhov is much quicker to stop the advancement, even throwing out yet another spinning back kick that lands flush. Staropoli scores a few more punches to the body, but his spinning strikes are nowhere near his intended target. He does land a head kick, but Salikhov catches it and thinks about a takedown before Staropoli backs off. Throwing with desperation, Staropoli gives everything he has into several looping hooks, but it is Salikhov that scores successfully with the counters until this fun fight comes to an end. This is the second time that Salikhov has ever reached the scorecards, but he should take home a clear-cut victory.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-27 Salikhov)
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-27 Salikhov)
John Brannigan scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-26 Salikhov)

The Official Result
Muslim Salikhov def. Laureano Staropoli via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
WIN vs Thiago Alves
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade · May 11, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Laureano Staropoli 0 58 of 147 39% 59 of 148 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:27
Thiago Alves 0 54 of 202 26% 57 of 205 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:32
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Laureano Staropoli 0 10 of 24 41% 10 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Thiago Alves 0 13 of 55 23% 13 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Laureano Staropoli 0 19 of 59 32% 19 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Thiago Alves 0 19 of 68 27% 22 of 71 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:22
3 Laureano Staropoli 0 29 of 64 45% 30 of 65 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:27
Thiago Alves 0 22 of 79 27% 22 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Laureano Staropoli 58 of 147 39% 27 of 107 5 of 10 26 of 30 54 of 141 4 of 6 0 of 0
Thiago Alves 54 of 202 26% 37 of 167 15 of 31 2 of 4 53 of 199 1 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Laureano Staropoli 10 of 24 41% 4 of 15 1 of 2 5 of 7 10 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
Thiago Alves 13 of 55 23% 7 of 41 4 of 10 2 of 4 13 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Laureano Staropoli 19 of 59 32% 7 of 42 3 of 6 9 of 11 18 of 57 1 of 2 0 of 0
Thiago Alves 19 of 68 27% 13 of 57 6 of 11 0 of 0 18 of 65 1 of 3 0 of 0
3 Laureano Staropoli 29 of 64 45% 16 of 50 1 of 2 12 of 12 26 of 60 3 of 4 0 of 0
Thiago Alves 22 of 79 27% 17 of 69 5 of 10 0 of 0 22 of 79 0 of 0 0 of 0
WIN vs Hector Aldana
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio · Nov 17, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Laureano Staropoli 0 97 of 275 35% 99 of 277 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Hector Aldana 0 69 of 170 40% 72 of 173 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:43
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Laureano Staropoli 0 32 of 86 37% 32 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Hector Aldana 0 33 of 72 45% 33 of 72 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
2 Laureano Staropoli 0 25 of 81 30% 27 of 83 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Hector Aldana 0 23 of 55 41% 26 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:41
3 Laureano Staropoli 0 40 of 108 37% 40 of 108 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Hector Aldana 0 13 of 43 30% 13 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Laureano Staropoli 97 of 275 35% 71 of 235 15 of 29 11 of 11 94 of 270 3 of 5 0 of 0
Hector Aldana 69 of 170 40% 45 of 136 7 of 12 17 of 22 63 of 158 6 of 12 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Laureano Staropoli 32 of 86 37% 24 of 75 6 of 9 2 of 2 29 of 81 3 of 5 0 of 0
Hector Aldana 33 of 72 45% 25 of 63 1 of 2 7 of 7 29 of 64 4 of 8 0 of 0
2 Laureano Staropoli 25 of 81 30% 20 of 72 4 of 8 1 of 1 25 of 81 0 of 0 0 of 0
Hector Aldana 23 of 55 41% 12 of 38 2 of 4 9 of 13 21 of 52 2 of 3 0 of 0
3 Laureano Staropoli 40 of 108 37% 27 of 88 5 of 12 8 of 8 40 of 108 0 of 0 0 of 0
Hector Aldana 13 of 43 30% 8 of 35 4 of 6 1 of 2 13 of 42 0 of 1 0 of 0
Expert Picks (4)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 5, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Big Brady picks Staropoli, believing Means is on the decline after losses to Nico Price and Daniel Rodriguez. He notes Staropoli's high volume striking and questions Means' chin and motivation. He predicts a decision win for Staropoli, though a knockout is possible.

"i think star pulley is going to really um just land more volume maybe even hurt means i mean i really question where it means his chin is at at this point"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 7, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

Daniel Levi leans with Laureano Staropoli, citing that Tim Means has a suspect chin and has been knocked out in recent fights. He notes that Staropoli is durable, as seen in his fight against Muslim Salikhov where he ate heavy shots. Levi acknowledges that Means is dangerous early with his dirty boxing and elbows, but believes Staropoli's durability and ability to weather the storm will allow him to win, possibly by decision or late finish.

"i'm gonna slightly lean with the favorite here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 4, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Tim Means

Means is the better technical fighter with advantages in the clinch and jiu-jitsu. He is the bigger guy with a reach advantage. However, his durability is a concern after recent KO losses. Staropoli is a volume striker but lacks power. Means likely wins by decision if his chin holds up, but it's risky to bet on his durability.

"I like Tim Means to win this fight I think he's gonna get the better of the exchanges"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 3, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Laureano Staropoli

The MMA Guru picks Laureano Staropoli because he showed a good chin and gas tank in his last fight against Muslim Salikhov, coming back in the third round. He notes that Tim Means has had several KO losses recently and is at the end of his career. He also mentions that Staropoli has been in camp due to cancelled fights, so he should be prepared.

"i am going to be going with loriannosteropoli he showed up quite well against muslim salakov in his last outing"