Combat Edge Intelligence

Danny Barlow vs Nikolay Veretennikov

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

9-2-0Record14-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'0"
79"Reach 75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Law School MMATeamKings MMA· 1672 avg Elo · 7 rated

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
Nikolay VeretennikovNow 1653
If they win+16→ 1669
If they lose-16→ 1637

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 Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.62
Sig. strikes / min
2.69
51%
Strike accuracy
57%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.30
51%
Strike defense
45%
0
Takedown avg.
0.42
0%
Takedown accuracy
17%
100%
Takedown defense
63%
0
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Danny BarlowNikolay Veretennikov
1600165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (56%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
1 (11%)
Submission
1 (7%)
3 (33%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikolay Veretennikov59%
Danny Barlow 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikolay Veretennikov a 59% favorite over Danny Barlow in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1651 vs 1653), separated by just 2 points.

Danny Barlow enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Danny Barlow finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Nikolay Veretennikov 79%.

Danny Barlow carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.