Tim Means vs Kevin Holland Pick, 6/18/2022 Predictions UFC Austin Odds
Tim Means vs Kevin Holland
UFC Austin
Moody Center in Austin, TX
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Tim Means will enter the Octagon against Kevin Holland at UFC Austin on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The opener has Means priced at +195 while Holland is at -240.
Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means looks to add a win to his career record of 32-12-1 (1 NC). The 38-year-old tips the scales at 170 lbs and comes in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter reaches 75". Kevin "Trailblazer" Holland comes in at 6'3" and is fighting at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon with a mark of 22-7-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old stretches 81". Concerning significant strikes, Tim Means connects on 5.06 per minute while Kevin Holland connects on 3.84 significant strikes per minute. Means is landing 48% of the significant strikes he attempts while Holland lands 55%. Regarding defending in the Octagon, "The Dirty Bird" allows 3.58 significant strikes per min while "Trailblazer" takes 2.38. Means also defends 61% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt and Holland is able to stop 55% of the strikes thrown in his direction.
| UFC Austin | Tim Means | Kevin Holland |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +195 | -240 |
| Record | 32-12-1 (1 NC) | 22-7-0 (1 NC) |
| Average Fight Time | 10:09 | 11:31 |
| Height | 6'2" | 6'3" |
| Weight | 170 lbs | 170 lbs |
| Reach | 75" | 81" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 5.06 | 3.84 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 55% |
In the category of takedowns, Tim Means is the more apt grappler as he is averaging a takedown 0.92 times per 15 min. Means is scoring a takedown on 39% of the times he tries and defending 66% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Holland is finishing his takedown tries on 45% of the takedowns he attempts and stuffing 49% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. When it comes to going for the submission, Means is the lesser skilled fighter by going for 0.2 submissions per 3 rds while Holland attempts 0.5 submissions per 15 min.
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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Tim Means fought Nicolas Dalby and wound up getting the victory by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Dalby ended up landing 84 of 146 total strikes that he let go. Means ended the night having landed 94 of 134 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Dalby ended up landing 54 of 116, giving him a percentage of 46%. He landed 37 of 93 significant strikes to the head. On the other side of the cage, Means landed 56% of his significant strikes by landing 53 of 93. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he was 20 of 55 aimed at the head. 64% of the significant strikes connected on by Dalby and 60% of them landed by Means were thrown at a distance.
In the last bout for Kevin Holland, he fought Alex Oliveira and wound up taking home the victory by way of an elbow to the head in round 2. Oliveira landed 95% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Holland connected on 68% of his significant strikes at distance. Holland connected on 65% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 50 of 76. He landed 24 of 48 significant strikes directed at the head. Oliveira connected on 21 of 44 significant strikes in that contest. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he landed 6 of 28 directed at the head. Discussing total strikes that he let go in that contest, Oliveira connected on 21 of 44 and Holland ended up landing 51 of 77 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other bouts on the card to watch out for
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Joaquin Buckley squares up against Albert Duraev. Buckley looks to add a win to his career total of 14-4-0. The 28-year-old weighs 185 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter has a wingspan of 76". Duraev measures in at 5'11" and is weighing in at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a career mark of 15-3-0. The 33-year-old extends his reach 75". In the grappling category, Joaquin Buckley takes his opponents to the canvas 2.00 times per 15 min while Albert Duraev gets a takedown 1.62 times per 3 rounds. When it comes to striking, Buckley is connecting on 3.94 strikes per minute and connecting on 36% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side we have Albert Duraev, who tags his opponent on 51% of the strikes he has thrown and is landing 3.95 per minute.
If you're into fun fights, you're going to want to see when Guram Kutateladze is set to square up against Damir Ismagulov. Ismagulov looks to add a victory to his career total of 23-1-0. The 31-year-old will fight at 155 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 74". Kutateladze stands in at 5'11" and weighs 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his career record of 12-2-0. The 30-year-old has a reach of 72". Regarding wrestling, Damir Ismagulov deflects 80% of the takedowns fighters have gone for and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 36% of his attempts. Kutateladze is finishing his takedown tries on 10% of his attempts and is able to defend against 68% of takedowns his opponents have tried. Concerning striking, Ismagulov is taking 1.90 strikes per minute and he connects on 3.75 strikes/min. Kutateladze, on the other side, absorbs 3.47 strikes per min and is dealing 2.47 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take Tim Means (+195)
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