Best fights of Tim Means
Over 21 years as a professional, Tim Means has compiled a 33-17-1 (25) record, including five title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tim Means submits Thiago Alves
On December 7, 2019 Tim Means faced Thiago Alves in a welterweight bout. Means was 35 years old with a record of 28-11-1, and Alves was 36 with a record of 23-14. Both Means and Alves were coming off a loss. Means submitted Thiago Alves via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Tim Means defeats Mike Perry
On November 21, 2020 Tim Means faced Mike Perry in a welterweight bout. Means was 36 years old with a record of 30-12-1, and Perry was 29 with a record of 14-6. Both Means and Perry were coming off a win. Means won via unanimous decision.
3. Tim Means defeats Nicolas Dalby
On June 26, 2021 Tim Means faced Nicolas Dalby in a welterweight bout. Means was 37 years old with a record of 31-12-1, and Dalby was 36 with a record of 19-3-1. Means was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dalby was coming off a win. Means won via unanimous decision.
4. Tim Means loses to Max Griffin via split decision
On October 29, 2022 Tim Means faced Max Griffin in a welterweight bout. Means was 38 years old with a record of 32-13-1, and Griffin was 36 with a record of 18-9. Both Means and Griffin were coming off a loss. Means lost via split decision. Went the distance with Griffin.
5. Tim Means KOs King Green
On October 7, 2010 Tim Means fought King Green for the KOTC super lightweight title. Means was 26 years old with a record of 9-3-1, and Green was 24 with a record of 14-3. Green was on a 3-fight winning streak. Means stopped King Green via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
6. Tim Means KOs Tye Brown in 30 seconds
On January 21, 2012 Tim Means fought Tye Brown for the vacant KOTC lightweight title. Means was 27 years old with a record of 15-3-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Means was on a 6-fight winning streak. Means stopped Tye Brown via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Tim Means defeats Alex Garcia
On June 25, 2017 Tim Means faced Alex Garcia in a welterweight bout. Means was 33 years old with a record of 26-8-1, and Garcia was 29 with a record of 14-3. Means was coming off a loss, while Garcia was coming off a win. Means won via unanimous decision.
8. Tim Means KOs Cris Leyva
On May 14, 2011 Tim Means defended his KOTC super lightweight title against Cris Leyva. Means was 27 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Leyva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Means was on a 3-fight winning streak. Means stopped Cris Leyva via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Tim Means loses to Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision
On April 20, 2013 Tim Means faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Means was 29 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Masvidal was 28 with a record of 23-7. Means was on a 9-fight winning streak and Masvidal was coming off a win. Means lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
10. Tim Means KOs John Howard
On December 10, 2015 Tim Means faced John Howard in a welterweight bout. Means was 31 years old with a record of 24-7-1, and Howard was 32 with a record of 23-11. Means was coming off a loss, while Howard was coming off a win. Means stopped John Howard via KO in the 2nd round.