Alexandr Romanov vs Josh Barnett
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
22-4-0Record35-8-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
75"Reach78,0"
261 lbsWeight248 lbs
What's at stake
The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.
If they win+12→ 1782
If they lose-12→ 1758
If they win+12→ 1790
If they lose-12→ 1766
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1666 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Alexandr RomanovJosh Barnett
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Alexandr Romanov60%
Josh Barnett 40%Elo baseline: 49%
The Combat Edge model makes Alexandr Romanov a 60% favorite over Josh Barnett in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Josh Barnett's way (49%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1770 vs 1778), separated by just 8 points.
Alexandr Romanov enters on a 3-fight win streak.
Alexandr Romanov finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Josh Barnett 85%.
Josh Barnett carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.