Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Lindland 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

22-9-0Record16-19-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team QuestTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy

What's at stake

Matt Lindland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Phil Baroni carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matt LindlandNow 1729
If they win+6→ 1735
If they lose-18→ 1711
Phil BaroniNow 1547
If they win+18→ 1565
If they lose-6→ 1541

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.

1668 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1566 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.46
Sig. strikes / min
2.77
52%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.93
52%
Strike defense
41%
3.46
Takedown avg.
1.46
50%
Takedown accuracy
47%
61%
Takedown defense
60%
1.15
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Matt LindlandPhil Baroni
160017002010201120122013201420152016201720182019

Win method breakdown

9 (43%)
KO/TKO
11 (69%)
6 (29%)
Submission
2 (13%)
6 (29%)
Decision
3 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Matt Lindland76%
Phil Baroni 24%Elo baseline: 74%

The Combat Edge model makes Matt Lindland a 76% favorite over Phil Baroni in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (74%).

Matt Lindland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1729 to 1547, a 182-point edge.

Matt Lindland finishes 71% 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.