Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Holland 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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“The Dirty Bird”

33-17-1WelterweightUFC

1646Solid

Tale of the tape

29-15-0Record33-17-1
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'2"
81"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Phalanx MMA AcademyTeamFit NHB

What's at stake

Kevin Holland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Tim Means carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kevin HollandNow 1736
If they win+9→ 1745
If they lose-15→ 1721
Tim MeansNow 1646
If they win+15→ 1661
If they lose-9→ 1637

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.

1740 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.24
Sig. strikes / min
5.04
50%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
50%
Strike defense
60%
0.79
Takedown avg.
1.14
0%
Takedown accuracy
40%
58%
Takedown defense
65%
0.60
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Kevin HollandTim Means
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

14 (48%)
KO/TKO
20 (61%)
9 (31%)
Submission
5 (15%)
6 (21%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Holland88%
Tim Means 12%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Holland a 88% favorite over Tim Means in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Kevin Holland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1736 to 1646, a 90-point edge.

Tim Means enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kevin Holland finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Tim Means 76%.

Kevin Holland and Tim Means share 1 common opponent: Daniel Rodriguez.

Kevin Holland carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Daniel Rodriguez
LossSubmission · 2020