Tim Means vs Alex Morono Pick, 5/13/2023 Predictions UFC Charlotte Odds

Tim Means vs Alex Morono

UFC Charlotte

Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Tim Means will enter the Octagon with Alex Morono at UFC Charlotte on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The opener has Means priced at +185 while Morono is priced at -225.

Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means looks to add a victory to his career total of 32-14-1 (1 NC). The 39-year-old will fight at 170 lbs and stands in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter stretches 75". Alex "The Great White" Morono measures 5'11" and is fighting at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a record of 22-8-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old has an arm span of 72". In the category of significant strikes, Tim Means is landing 4.91 per min while Alex Morono connects on 5.22 significant strikes per minute. Means is connecting on 48% of the significant strikes he tries and Morono is connecting on 42%. Regarding defense, "The Dirty Bird" allows 3.58 significant strikes per minute and "The Great White" takes 4.09. Means also defends against 60% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way and Morono deflects 57% of the shots thrown.

In terms of takedowns, Tim Means is the more efficient wrestler as he takes his opponents down 1.13 times per 3 rounds. Means is getting his opponent to the mat on 41% of his attempts and is stuffing 65% of all takedown attempts. Morono is taking his opponents to the canvas on 20% of the takedowns he tries and is stuffing 53% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Means is the less likely of the two fighters to go for the finish by trying 0.2 finishes per 3 rounds while Morono tries 0.3 finishes per 3 rounds.

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In his previous bout, Tim Means squared up with Max Griffin and was on the losing end of this fight via split decision in round 3. Griffin landed 56 of 96 total strikes that he threw in that fight. Means ended the night having landed 143 of 215 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Griffin ended up landing 42 of 78, which gave him a percentage of 53%. He finished the fight landing 25 of 52 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side of the cage, Means landed 40% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 47 of 115. Of those significant strikes, he was 18 of 64 pointed at the head. 83% of the significant strikes landed by Griffin and 78% of them connected on by Means were done at distance.

In the last fight for Alex Morono, he went up against Santiago Ponzinibbio and was defeated via a punch to the head in round 3. Ponzinibbio ended up connecting on 98% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Morono connected on 89% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. Morono landed 29% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 38 of 131. He ended up connecting on 34 of 120 significant strikes aimed at the head. Ponzinibbio landed 66 of 155 significant strikes in that fight. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he ended up landing 31 of 99 to the head. When discussing total strikes attempted in that contest, Ponzinibbio landed 66 of 155 and Morono connected on 38 of 131 of all the strikes he threw.

Other bouts to watch

One more match to look forward to is when Matt Brown takes on Court McGee. Brown has a mark of 25-19-0. The 42-year-old records a weight of 170 lbs and comes in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 75". McGee measures in at 5'11" and records a weight of 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his career record of 22-11-0. The 38-year-old extends his reach 75". In the grappling category, Matt Brown takes his opponents to the mat 1.71 times per 3 rds and Court McGee is able to score a takedown 1.86 times per 3 rounds. In the striking category, Brown is landing 3.77 strikes/min and connecting on 55% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side of the cage you've got Court McGee, who lands 37% of the strikes he has thrown and connects on 4.68 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Chase Sherman is set to square up with Karl Williams. Williams walks into the cage with a record of 8-1-0. The 33-year-old will fight at 235 lbs and stands in at 6'3". The orthodox fighter stretches 79". Sherman stands 6'4" and is weighing in at 250 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight holding a mark of 16-11-0. The 33-year-old has an arm span of 78". In the category of takedowns, Karl Williams prevents 85% of the takedowns fighters have gone for and is getting his opponent to the mat on 68% of his tries. Sherman is taking his opponents to the mat on 50% of his attempts and curbs 66% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. In the category of striking, Williams is taking 0.90 strikes per minute while he connects on 2.07 strikes/min. Sherman, on the contrary, absorbs 6.85 strikes/min and is dishing out 6.30 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Alex Morono (-225)

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