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New Mexican MMA Inactive
“The Dirty Bird”
Tim Means
33–17–1 (1 NC)
- Division
- Welterweight
- Origin
- New Mexican
- New Mexico tie
- Raised in New Mexico; fights out of Albuquerque
- Gym
- FIT NHB
- Pro career
- 2004–2024
- Status
- Inactive
Career
Tied for the third-most UFC welterweight bouts ever at 26. Former King of the Cage lightweight and junior welterweight champion. Survived a femoral-artery gunshot wound in 2004 and coaches wrestling at Moriarty High School. No fight since October 2024 and no retirement announcement.
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