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Combat Edge Intelligence

Sergio Moraes 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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Sergio Moraes
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Sergio Moraes

“The Panther”

14-7-1WelterweightTaura

1641Solid
Tim Means
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Tim Means

“The Dirty Bird”

33-17-1WelterweightUFC

1645Solid

Tale of the tape

14-7-1Record33-17-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
72,0"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Brazilian TKO· 1643 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamFit 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.

Sergio MoraesNow 1641
If they win+16→ 1657
If they lose-16→ 1625
Tim MeansNow 1645
If they win+12→ 1657
If they lose-12→ 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.

1673 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1669 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.42
Sig. strikes / min
5.04
43%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.65
60%
Strike defense
60%
1.20
Takedown avg.
1.14
39%
Takedown accuracy
40%
75%
Takedown defense
65%
0.43
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Sergio MoraesTim Means
16501700201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
20 (61%)
8 (57%)
Submission
5 (15%)
5 (36%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Tim Means51%
Sergio Moraes 49%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Tim Means a 51% favorite over Sergio Moraes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1641 vs 1645), separated by just 4 points.

Sergio Moraes enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Tim Means enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Sergio Moraes finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Tim Means 76%.

Tim Means carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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