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Means vs. Homasi
Welterweights
Tim Means (25-7-1) vs. Sabah Homasi (11-5)THE MATCHUP: Since returning to the UFC in May 2014, Means has carved out a niche for himself as an exciting action fighter, finishing three of his opponents and putting on a number of entertaining brawls. With “The Ultimate Fighter 21” alum Homasi as an opponent, this is almost guaranteed to be an exciting fight. Homasi lives and dies by the sword: He has been stopped in four of his five losses, but all but one of his 11 wins has come via KO or submission.
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That should not be a problem with Means, who regularly attempts about 15 strikes per minute. Means is really coming into his own as a fighter now; after a brief first stint in 2004-05, “The Dirty Bird” has fought steadily for seven years, never fighting less than three times per year. With a long frame, Means is expectedly dangerous from long range, but it was in the pocket that he destroyed John Howard in December, and his clinch is ferocious.
Homasi usually only pursues the ground game when he has an opponent hurt. Means is more or less in the same boat, but he does have four submissions to his name. Means will often bring his opponent to the ground in a clinch scramble, and he may look to do so against Homasi as a convenient way to sap the puncher’s energy.
THE ODDS: Means (-415), Homasi (+335)
THE PICK: This one likely comes down to experience and preparation. Homasi took this fight on just two weeks’ notice. Even with full camps, he is always susceptible to the finish. Means, on the other hand, has never been properly knocked out, and he has the experience necessary to work his rangy game until Homasi tires. The pick is Means by second-round TKO.
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