Combat Edge Intelligence

Danny Barlow vs Gerald Meerschaert

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Danny Barlow

“Left Hand 2 God”

9-2-0WelterweightUFC

1651Good

Tale of the tape

9-2-0Record37-22-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach 77"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Law School MMATeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Danny BarlowNow 1651
If they win+16→ 1667
If they lose-16→ 1635
Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+12→ 1662
If they lose-12→ 1638

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.

1559 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1688 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.62
Sig. strikes / min
3.01
51%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
51%
Strike defense
53%
0
Takedown avg.
1.82
0%
Takedown accuracy
30%
100%
Takedown defense
43%
0
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

Danny BarlowGerald Meerschaert
1600165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (56%)
KO/TKO
6 (16%)
1 (11%)
Submission
29 (78%)
3 (33%)
Decision
2 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Danny Barlow60%
Gerald Meerschaert 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Danny Barlow a 60% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1651 vs 1650), separated by just 1 points.

Danny Barlow enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Danny Barlow finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Gerald Meerschaert 95%.

Danny Barlow 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.