Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Tanner vs Phil Baroni

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

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Phil Baroni

“New York Bad Ass”

16-19-0WelterweightRFC

1547Average

Tale of the tape

32-8-0Record16-19-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Hard Knocks KickboxingTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy

What's at stake

Evan Tanner is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Phil Baroni carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Evan TannerNow 1652
If they win+8→ 1660
If they lose-16→ 1636
Phil BaroniNow 1547
If they win+16→ 1563
If they lose-8→ 1539

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.

1617 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1566 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
2.77
59%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.93
56%
Strike defense
41%
2.55
Takedown avg.
1.46
43%
Takedown accuracy
47%
25%
Takedown defense
60%
1.34
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Evan TannerPhil Baroni
15501600165020062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019

Win method breakdown

12 (38%)
KO/TKO
11 (69%)
17 (53%)
Submission
2 (13%)
3 (9%)
Decision
3 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Evan Tanner61%
Phil Baroni 39%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Evan Tanner a 61% favorite over Phil Baroni in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Evan Tanner holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1652 to 1547, a 105-point edge.

Evan Tanner finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Phil Baroni 81%.

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