Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are […]
Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means
UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are different. When Oliveira was a downed opponent Means hit the Brazilian with a pair of illegal knees. The fight was ruled a no-contest after Dan Miragliotta, the referee, claimed the knee was accidental and hence the rematch in Fortaleza, Brazil in UFC Fight Night 106. Remember, the Brazilian used a spinning back kick to knock Means down in their first bout. However, Means seems to be in good form at -211.
Means says the two are going to start off where they left off and also believed that in the earlier bout Oliviera was losing. He claimed that the Brazilian wasn’t successful in outwrestling and out-grappling him, and assumes he was the stronger fighter. Means seems to also be confident of putting Oliveira down in front of his friend and family. He claims his strength is in the wresting and grappling exchanges, which may be one more reason to throw a few punts on Means.
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We may get some closure in the Tim Means-Alex Oliveira fiasco. Combate has confirmed that Means and Oliveira will go toe-to-toe once again. They will throw down at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Fortaleza, Brazil on March 6. Their first encounter ended in controversy. When Oliveira’s knee was down, Means blasted […]
We may get some closure in the Tim Means-Alex Oliveira fiasco. Combate has confirmed that Means and Oliveira will go toe-to-toe once again. They will throw down at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Fortaleza, Brazil on March 6. Their first encounter ended in controversy. When Oliveira’s knee was down, Means blasted […]
The conclusion of Alex Oliveira’s UFC 207 bout with Tim Means was controversial to say the least. Despite Oliveira’s knee being down on the canvas, Means connected with two knees to the head and time was called. “Cowboy” was down and holding his head and the fight was ruled a no contest.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) VP of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner incorrectly said the knee was legal. Under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, you can’t knee an opponent on the head with that opponent’s knee down. Even with new rule changes in place, the knee is still illegal.
Under ordinary circumstances, this would be ruled a disqualification. Referee Dan Miragliotta said he believes Means’ knees were accidental. “The Dirty Bird” admitted the knees were thrown intentionally. Oliveira’s manager recently said the team would appeal the result.
“It’s not the first time I spent Christmas and New Year’s fighting and training. We stayed away from everything, the people we love the most, our children and our family. It was intentional what he did. He spoke the truth. The wrong thing is to give the “No Contest,” which upset me the most. I hope they fix the mistake, that weighs on our career. I was dizzy, I wanted to go back to the fight. It was f **. The organization did not let me come back for safety, I was groggy. I knew he was going to give me a knee when I was getting up, but not in the head, so I blocked my belly so the blow would not come. The first knee shook me more, the second not so much. I was dizzy, I wanted to get back into the fray, I wanted to stand, but my legs did not match, “said Cowboy, whose team resorted to trying to change the result.”
Oliveira said he’s eager to get another crack at Means. He isn’t happy with his last opponent intentionally throwing an illegal knee.
“I was annoyed that he knew that it was illegal and that he threw the knee. It would be a fight, the fight was good. He was winning, (he) did not need to hit my head when I was on three supports. I hope you review it right and do it right. I trained a lot, I dieted and it happened. It’s chatão. I hope to make this fight again to make the difference in Fortaleza. It does not matter who wins or loses, but it’s a good fight for both of them. There was no fight. We have to see who will be the champion: him or me.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzufl9e-jsI
The conclusion of Alex Oliveira’s UFC 207 bout with Tim Means was controversial to say the least. Despite Oliveira’s knee being down on the canvas, Means connected with two knees to the head and time was called. “Cowboy” was down and holding his head and the fight was ruled a no contest.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) VP of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner incorrectly said the knee was legal. Under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, you can’t knee an opponent on the head with that opponent’s knee down. Even with new rule changes in place, the knee is still illegal.
Under ordinary circumstances, this would be ruled a disqualification. Referee Dan Miragliotta said he believes Means’ knees were accidental. “The Dirty Bird” admitted the knees were thrown intentionally. Oliveira’s manager recently said the team would appeal the result.
“It’s not the first time I spent Christmas and New Year’s fighting and training. We stayed away from everything, the people we love the most, our children and our family. It was intentional what he did. He spoke the truth. The wrong thing is to give the “No Contest,” which upset me the most. I hope they fix the mistake, that weighs on our career. I was dizzy, I wanted to go back to the fight. It was f **. The organization did not let me come back for safety, I was groggy. I knew he was going to give me a knee when I was getting up, but not in the head, so I blocked my belly so the blow would not come. The first knee shook me more, the second not so much. I was dizzy, I wanted to get back into the fray, I wanted to stand, but my legs did not match, “said Cowboy, whose team resorted to trying to change the result.”
Oliveira said he’s eager to get another crack at Means. He isn’t happy with his last opponent intentionally throwing an illegal knee.
“I was annoyed that he knew that it was illegal and that he threw the knee. It would be a fight, the fight was good. He was winning, (he) did not need to hit my head when I was on three supports. I hope you review it right and do it right. I trained a lot, I dieted and it happened. It’s chatão. I hope to make this fight again to make the difference in Fortaleza. It does not matter who wins or loses, but it’s a good fight for both of them. There was no fight. We have to see who will be the champion: him or me.”
UFC 207 wasn’t without controversy. The first fight on the entire card featured a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Tim Means. With “Cowboy’s” knee down on the mat, Means blasted him with two knees to the head. Striking an opponent with knees or kicks while that opponent’s knee is down is illegal. Shockingly, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) VP of Regulatory Affairs called the knee legal when in fact it isn’t under the Unified Rules of MMA.
Even more bizarre is when referee Dan Miraliotta ruled the fight a no-contest as Oliveira made his exit on a stretcher. He deemed the blows accidental, but Means later admitted the knees were intentional.
Nevertheless, MMAFighting.com got in touch with Oliveira’s coach Otavio Duarte and made it clear that an appeal of the no-contest ruling will be coming.
“Everybody saw the knee was illegal. That’s unbelievable,” Duarte said. “We will appeal that. We want this victory. In the post-fight interview, he admits he thought it was a legal knee. If he says that, it was intentional. He contradicts the referee’s decision. That’s ridiculous.”
While the result was controversial, the first priority with Oliveira’s team was his health. Duarte gave a status on “Cowboy’s” well being.
“Everybody saw the knee was illegal. That’s unbelievable,” Duarte said. “We will appeal that. We want this victory. In the post-fight interview, he admits he thought it was a legal knee. If he says that, it was intentional. He contradicts the referee’s decision. That’s ridiculous.”
“The Dirty Bird” hoped to extend his winning streak to three. Instead, he may be dealt with a disqualification loss if Oliveira’s appeal goes his way. “Cowboy” also tried going for his third straight victory. His last victory was a lopsided knockout win over Will Brooks. Oliveira was criticized for missing weight by five and a half pounds and taunting his opponent after the fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzufl9e-jsI
UFC 207 wasn’t without controversy. The first fight on the entire card featured a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Tim Means. With “Cowboy’s” knee down on the mat, Means blasted him with two knees to the head. Striking an opponent with knees or kicks while that opponent’s knee is down is illegal. Shockingly, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) VP of Regulatory Affairs called the knee legal when in fact it isn’t under the Unified Rules of MMA.
Even more bizarre is when referee Dan Miraliotta ruled the fight a no-contest as Oliveira made his exit on a stretcher. He deemed the blows accidental, but Means later admitted the knees were intentional.
Nevertheless, MMAFighting.com got in touch with Oliveira’s coach Otavio Duarte and made it clear that an appeal of the no-contest ruling will be coming.
“Everybody saw the knee was illegal. That’s unbelievable,” Duarte said. “We will appeal that. We want this victory. In the post-fight interview, he admits he thought it was a legal knee. If he says that, it was intentional. He contradicts the referee’s decision. That’s ridiculous.”
While the result was controversial, the first priority with Oliveira’s team was his health. Duarte gave a status on “Cowboy’s” well being.
“Everybody saw the knee was illegal. That’s unbelievable,” Duarte said. “We will appeal that. We want this victory. In the post-fight interview, he admits he thought it was a legal knee. If he says that, it was intentional. He contradicts the referee’s decision. That’s ridiculous.”
“The Dirty Bird” hoped to extend his winning streak to three. Instead, he may be dealt with a disqualification loss if Oliveira’s appeal goes his way. “Cowboy” also tried going for his third straight victory. His last victory was a lopsided knockout win over Will Brooks. Oliveira was criticized for missing weight by five and a half pounds and taunting his opponent after the fight.
Tim Means talked with UFC reporter Megan Olivi following his controversial bout with Alex Oliveira Friday night at UFC 207.
Means landed what the referee and officials viewed to be ille…
Tim Means talked with UFC reporter Megan Olivi following his controversial bout with Alex Oliveira Friday night at UFC 207.
Means landed what the referee and officials viewed to be illegal knees to a downed opponent in the first round of his UFC Fight Pass bout with “Cowboy.”
After Oliveira was taken off on a stretcher, the fight was declared a no-contest.
Check out MMANews.com all night for your UFC 207 coverage.
Tim Means will get the chance to make his return at UFC 202, as the promotion has signed Sabah Homasi to face him later this month.
Means was expected to square off against Sean Strickland, but a training injured forced Strickland out of the welterw…
Tim Means will get the chance to make his return at UFC 202, as the promotion has signed Sabah Homasi to face him later this month.
Means was expected to square off against Sean Strickland, but a training injured forced Strickland out of the welterweight affair.
Earlier this year, Means (25-7-1) was tabbed for a “Fight Night” main event vs. Donald Cerrone. However, a pre-fight drug test came back positive and “The Dirty Bird” was removed.
Means fought the test results and had his suspension cut to six months by the USADA.
Homasi (11-5) is a former Bellator MMA and Titan FC competitor. He has won three consecutive fights.
UFC 202 takes place August 20 and features Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor in the main event.
