Combat Edge Intelligence

Masayuki Kikuiri 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

11-4-1Record33-17-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
73"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Never QuitTeamFit NHB

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.

Masayuki KikuiriNow 1645
If they win+16→ 1661
If they lose-16→ 1629
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.

1596 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
5.04
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
TBD
Strike defense
60%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.14
TBD
Takedown accuracy
40%
TBD
Takedown defense
65%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Masayuki KikuiriTim Means
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
20 (61%)
0 (0%)
Submission
5 (15%)
3 (27%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Masayuki Kikuiri71%
Tim Means 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Masayuki Kikuiri a 71% favorite over Tim Means in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Tim Means's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1645 vs 1646), separated by just 1 points.

Masayuki Kikuiri enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tim Means enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Masayuki Kikuiri finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Tim Means 76%.

Tim Means carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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