Two American Welterweights meet in the Octagon in the main card opener of UFC on ABC 4. The veteran multi-weight champion, Tim Means, will seek to end a poor run of form against the former Legacy FC Welterweight champion, whose fine winning streak was stopped in December. Alex Morono is the early favorite with the sportsbooks. UFC on ABC 4 takes place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The veteran fighters are known for leaving it all in the Octagon.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Location: Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Where to watch: ABC / ESPN+
Date: 14.5.2023, 01:00
Tim Means
Tim Means, 39, rejoined the UFC in 2014 with a loss to Neil Magny. He had earlier competed in the promotion in 2012 but was cut after a few fights. “The Dirty Bird” turned pro in 2004, competing in various regional promotions and winning titles. The 39-year-old is a former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and the former King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Champion. Between August 2022 and June 2021, he went on a three-match winning streak. In 2022, he lost his last two fights against Max Griffin and Kevin Holland. Though never a title contender in the UFC, Means is 12-11 in the UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 39
- Height: 6’ 2”
- Reach: 75”
- Record: 32-14-2 (1 draw, 1 NC)
Alex Morono
Alex Moreno debuted in the UFC in January 2016 after winning the LFC Welterweight title a month earlier. He secured a split decision victory over Kyle Noke after stepping in on just a week’s notice. Introduced to boxing in 2007 by his parents, Moreno went on to pick up Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and kickboxing. Before his December loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio, the 32-year-old had been on a four-match winning streak, including wins over David Zawada and Donald Cerrone. He is 11-5 in the UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’ 11”
- Reach: 73”
- Record: 22-8-1 (1 NC)
Betting Odds
Tim Means is the underdog, valued at 2.795 odds to win on Coinplay. The same bookie prices Alex Moreno to win for 1.43 odds. Other button options available are over 2.5 valued at 1.8 odds on 1XBET and Over 1.5 rounds priced at 1.33 odds on Bet 365. Betting No to Fight to go the distance is priced at 2.1 odds on 1XBET. The under is valued at 3.20 odds. A Decision win by Alex Moreno is valued at 2.55 odds on Bet 365.
