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Combat Edge Intelligence

Bryan Barberena vs Chad Hanekom

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

18-12-0Record11-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'2"
72"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 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.

Bryan BarberenaNow 1627
If they win+12→ 1639
If they lose-12→ 1615
Chad HanekomNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1611

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.

1675 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1519 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

5.35
Sig. strikes / min
0.73
48%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.47
44%
Strike defense
33%
0.13
Takedown avg.
0
22%
Takedown accuracy
0%
50%
Takedown defense
71%
0.27
Submission avg.
1

Trajectory

Bryan BarberenaChad Hanekom
165017002022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
4 (36%)
2 (11%)
Submission
5 (45%)
5 (28%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Bryan Barberena69%
Chad Hanekom 31%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Bryan Barberena a 69% favorite over Chad Hanekom in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1627 vs 1627), separated by just 0 points.

Bryan Barberena enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Bryan Barberena finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Chad Hanekom 82%.

Chad Hanekom 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.