Josh Barnett vs Randy Couture
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
35-8-0Record19-11-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'1"
78,0"Reach75"
248 lbsWeight203 lbs
UWF USATeamXtreme Couture
What's at stake
Josh Barnett is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Randy Couture carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+10→ 1787
If they lose-14→ 1763
If they win+14→ 1735
If they lose-10→ 1711
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.
1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1666 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Josh BarnettRandy Couture
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Josh Barnett67%
Randy Couture 33%Elo baseline: 58%
The Combat Edge model makes Josh Barnett a 67% favorite over Randy Couture in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).
Josh Barnett holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1777 to 1721, a 56-point edge.
Josh Barnett finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Randy Couture 58%.
Josh Barnett 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.