Tim Means vs Kevin Holland UFC fight info, date and time
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett at 7:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022 in a 170lbs matchup.
Tim Means last fought in the UFC a year ago when he defeated Nicolas Dalby by unanimous decision.
Kevin Holland dropped down to 170lbs for his last bout against Alex Oliveira in March, securing the win via TKO in Round 2.
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland betting odds
Kevin Holland will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -215.
Tim Means is the betting underdog with opening odds of +190.
Fight information
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland was first reported on April 29th.
This fight is expected on the main card at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett.
Tim Means
Tim Means bounced back from a submission defeat to Daniel Rodriguez in February 2020 by securing unanimous decision wins over Laureano Staropoli, Mike Perry and Nicolas Dalby.
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— UFC (@ufc) August 9, 2020
“The Dirty Bird” has now won four of his last five fights after going on a difficult run of four defeats from six between 2017 to 2019.
Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland successfully dropped down to Welterweight with a commanding performance against Alex Oliveira at UFC 272.
WELCOME TO WELTERWEIGHT KEVIN HOLLAND 🤯
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 6, 2022
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Holland went on a record-breaking five-fight win streak over a single year in 2020 before being outgrappled by Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori in consecutive main events.
How they match up
Tim Means is the older fighter in this matchup at 38 years old, while Kevin Holland is 29.
Kevin Holland is slightly taller at 6”3 compared to Means who is 6”2. Crucially, Holland will have a massive 6-inch reach advantage in this fight.
The stats show that Tim Means lands more significant strikes per minute at 5.06 to Holland’s 3.84. However, Means also absorbs more strikes and has less striking accuracy.
Reasons to watch
This is an exciting matchup between two fan favorites. Kevin Holland is definitely one to watch in the Welterweight division after breaking into the top five of the 185lbs division.
Tim Means continues to silence the doubters by racking up victories. He will bring his patented toughness and endurance to the octagon and put it on Holland.
The stakes
Either of these fighters could find themselves breaking into the rankings of a stacked 170lbs division.
Tim Means would make it four victories in a row and a win over a legitimate 185lbs contender in Holland.
Many believe Kevin Holland could mount a serious title run during his time in the 170lbs division. He will have to overcome the veteran Tim Means on his road to the belt.
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Kevin Holland as the betting favorite in this one with opening odds of -215.
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Tim Means vs Kevin Holland tale of the tape
- Significant 9 year age difference: Holland is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Holland has a significant 6 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Means has 16 more professional MMA fights than Holland.
| Tim Means | vs | Kevin Holland |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Age | 29 |
| 46 | Fights | 30 |
| 32 | Wins | 22 |
| 12 | Losses | 7 |
| 19 | KO’s | 12 |
| 5 | Subs | 6 |
| 6′ 2 | Height (in) | 6′ 3 |
| 75 | Reach (in) | 81 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Tim Means and Kevin Holland
The two fighters share 1 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Alex Oliveira.
Kevin Holland has the better record against the shared opposition, at 1-0 to Tim Means’s record of 0-1
| Alex Oliveira vs Tim Means and Kevin Holland | ||
|---|---|---|
Tim Means Loss • Submission R2 2:38 No Contest • R1 3:33 |
vs. Alex Oliveira
| Kevin Holland Win • KO/TKO R2 0:38 |
Tim “The Dirty Bird” Means fighter profile and recent form
Tim Means is a 38 year old male fighter from United States with 32 pro wins and 12 losses. See Tim Means’s full MMA record.
Tim Means has a 75% finish rate, including 19 by knockout, 5 by submission, 8 by decision.
Tim Means is currently riding a 3 fight win streak.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
31-12-1 | Nicolas Dalby |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-26 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
30-12-1 | Mike Perry |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 255 | 2020-11-21 | Catchweight | UFC |
|
Win |
29-12-1 | Laureano Staropoli |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-08-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
29-11-1 | Daniel Rodriguez |
SUB
R2 3:37
|
UFC on ESPN+ 25 | 2020-02-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Win |
28-11-1 | Thiago Alves |
SUB
R1 2:38
|
UFC on ESPN 7 | 2019-12-07 | Welterweight | UFC |
Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland fighter profile and recent form
Kevin Holland is a 29 year old male fighter from United States with 22 pro wins and 7 losses. See Kevin Holland’s full MMA record.
Kevin Holland has a 82% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 6 by submission, 4 by decision.
Kevin Holland is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Alex Oliveira at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
21-7-0 | Alex Oliveira |
KO/TKO
R2 0:38
|
UFC 272 | 2022-03-05 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
No Contest |
21-7-0 | Kyle Daukaus |
R1 3:43
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-02 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
21-6-0 | Marvin Vettori |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on ABC 2 | 2021-04-10 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
21-5-0 | Derek Brunson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-03-20 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Win |
20-5-0 | Ronaldo Souza |
KO/TKO
R1 1:45
|
UFC 256 | 2020-12-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Kattar vs. Emmett. The fight is expected to start at around 7:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022.
How to watch the Tim Means vs Kevin Holland fight with online UFC streaming
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