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Combat Edge Intelligence

Bryan Barberena vs Makhmud Muradov

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

18-12-0Record30-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'2"
72"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Gym-OTeamAnkos MMA· 1669 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Makhmud Muradov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Bryan Barberena carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Bryan BarberenaNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-8→ 1619
Makhmud MuradovNow 1739
If they win+8→ 1747
If they lose-16→ 1723

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 Elo1653 · 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
4.21
48%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.57
44%
Strike defense
61%
0.13
Takedown avg.
3.03
22%
Takedown accuracy
0%
50%
Takedown defense
78%
0.27
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Bryan BarberenaMakhmud Muradov
16501700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
19 (63%)
2 (11%)
Submission
3 (10%)
5 (28%)
Decision
8 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Makhmud Muradov67%
Bryan Barberena 33%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Makhmud Muradov a 67% favorite over Bryan Barberena in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Makhmud Muradov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1739 to 1627, a 112-point edge.

Bryan Barberena enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Makhmud Muradov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Bryan Barberena finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Makhmud Muradov 73%.

Bryan Barberena and Makhmud Muradov share 1 common opponent: Gerald Meerschaert.

Makhmud Muradov 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2024
Gerald Meerschaert
LossSubmission · 2021