Combat Edge Intelligence

Luke Barnatt vs Sean Strickland

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

15-10-0Record31-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'6"Height6'1"
TBDReach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Tsunami GymTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Sean Strickland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +4 while a loss costs more — Luke Barnatt carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Luke BarnattNow 1563
If they win+20→ 1583
If they lose-4→ 1559
Sean StricklandNow 1823
If they win+4→ 1827
If they lose-20→ 1803

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.

1557 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1742 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
6.04
36%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.57
59%
Strike defense
61%
0.63
Takedown avg.
0.71
43%
Takedown accuracy
64%
64%
Takedown defense
77%
0.42
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Luke BarnattSean Strickland
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Win method breakdown

9 (60%)
KO/TKO
12 (39%)
4 (27%)
Submission
4 (13%)
2 (13%)
Decision
15 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean Strickland92%
Luke Barnatt 8%Elo baseline: 82%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Strickland a 92% favorite over Luke Barnatt in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (82%).

Sean Strickland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1823 to 1563, a 260-point edge.

Luke Barnatt enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Sean Strickland enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Luke Barnatt finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Sean Strickland 52%.

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