Combat Edge Intelligence

Hernani Perpetuo vs Tim Means

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tim Means

“The Dirty Bird”

33-17-1WelterweightUFC

1646Solid

Tale of the tape

21-9-0Record33-17-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
TBDReach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamFit NHB

What's at stake

Tim Means is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Hernani Perpetuo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Hernani PerpetuoNow 1613
If they win+13→ 1626
If they lose-11→ 1602
Tim MeansNow 1646
If they win+11→ 1657
If they lose-13→ 1633

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1565 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.73
Sig. strikes / min
5.04
29%
Strike accuracy
49%
4.37
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
55%
Strike defense
60%
0
Takedown avg.
1.14
0%
Takedown accuracy
40%
38%
Takedown defense
65%
0.50
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Hernani PerpetuoTim Means
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Win method breakdown

10 (48%)
KO/TKO
20 (61%)
5 (24%)
Submission
5 (15%)
6 (29%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Hernani Perpetuo68%
Tim Means 32%Elo baseline: 45%

The Combat Edge model makes Hernani Perpetuo a 68% favorite over Tim Means in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Tim Means's way (45%).

Tim Means holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1646 to 1613, a 33-point edge.

Tim Means enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Hernani Perpetuo finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Tim Means 76%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.