Combat Edge Intelligence

Bryan Barberena vs Robbie Lawler

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

18-12-0Record30-16-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
72"Reach74"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Gym-OTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Robbie Lawler is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 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+17→ 1644
If they lose-7→ 1620
Robbie LawlerNow 1788
If they win+7→ 1795
If they lose-17→ 1771

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 Elo1760 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.35
Sig. strikes / min
3.85
48%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.67
44%
Strike defense
59%
0.13
Takedown avg.
0.65
22%
Takedown accuracy
64%
50%
Takedown defense
65%
0.27
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Bryan BarberenaRobbie Lawler
16501700175018002021202220232024

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
22 (73%)
2 (11%)
Submission
1 (3%)
5 (28%)
Decision
7 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Robbie Lawler78%
Bryan Barberena 22%Elo baseline: 72%

The Combat Edge model makes Robbie Lawler a 78% favorite over Bryan Barberena in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (72%).

Robbie Lawler holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1788 to 1627, a 161-point edge.

Bryan Barberena enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Bryan Barberena finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Robbie Lawler 77%.

Bryan Barberena and Robbie Lawler share 1 common opponent: Rafael dos Anjos.

Robbie Lawler carries a 2-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 · 2022
Rafael dos Anjos
LossDEC · 2017