Combat Edge Intelligence

James Vick 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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James Vick
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James Vick

“The Texecutioner”

13-6-0WelterweightXMMA

1646Solid
Tim Means
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Tim Means

“The Dirty Bird”

33-17-1WelterweightUFC

1646Solid

Tale of the tape

13-6-0Record33-17-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'2"
TBDReach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

James VickNow 1646
If they win+16→ 1662
If they lose-16→ 1630
Tim MeansNow 1646
If they win+12→ 1658
If they lose-12→ 1634

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.

1675 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.13
Sig. strikes / min
5.04
40%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.31
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
61%
Strike defense
60%
0.26
Takedown avg.
1.14
33%
Takedown accuracy
40%
58%
Takedown defense
65%
0.66
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

James VickTim Means
165017001750201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

3 (23%)
KO/TKO
20 (61%)
5 (38%)
Submission
5 (15%)
5 (38%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

James Vick70%
Tim Means 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Vick a 70% favorite over Tim Means in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1646 vs 1646), separated by just 0 points.

James Vick enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Tim Means enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Vick finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Tim Means 76%.

James Vick and Tim Means share 1 common opponent: Andre Fialho.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossTKO (punches) · 2021
Andre Fialho
WinKO/TKO · 2023