UFC"Left Hand 2 God"Danny Barlow Record: 9-2-0
WelterweightRecord9-2-0
Age30
DivisionWelterweight · #81
Combat Edge Elo1651
Last fightOct 18 2025
Danny Barlow has a 9-2-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Law School MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Danny Barlow bio
Personal background
Danny "Left Hand 2 God" Barlow is an American welterweight competing in the UFC. Born August 2, 1995, in Memphis, Tennessee, he grew up playing basketball and football before channeling that athleticism into combat sports, and he has carried a distinct Memphis identity throughout his career. He holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and built his reputation on the regional circuit as a knockout artist, capturing the Attitude MMA welterweight title before reaching the UFC. A long, rangy 6'2" with a 79-inch reach, Barlow fights out of Law School MMA, and his nickname pays tribute to the heavy left hand that has ended a number of his fights.
Path to the UFC
Barlow turned professional in 2021 and quickly stacked finishes on regional shows in the South, opening his career with a decision win before mixing a kimura submission with a string of first-round TKOs over Jordan Fowler, Trevor Ollison and Jarious Gill. By 2023 he had captured the Attitude MMA welterweight title and earned a spot on Dana White's Contender Series, where he announced himself in emphatic fashion, knocking out previously surging prospect Raheam Forest in under two minutes to claim his UFC contract.
UFC career
Barlow's Octagon debut delivered on the hype. At UFC 298 in February 2024 he battered and stopped Josh Quinlan with a third-round TKO, instantly establishing himself as a welterweight prospect to watch. He followed in August 2024 with a split-decision win over Nikolay Veretennikov to move to 2-0 in the promotion, though the bout was a grittier, less explosive outing than his debut.
Recent setbacks
The competition stiffened from there. In March 2025 Barlow was knocked out by Sam Patterson in the first round, the first stoppage loss of his career. He then moved up in weight and dropped a unanimous decision to Djorden Santos in October 2025, leaving him at 9-2 and at a crossroads in his promotional run.
Fighting style
Barlow is a pressure striker who hunts the finish, and the numbers back it up: five of his nine wins have come by knockout, with one submission and three decisions for a 67% finish rate. That left hand is the centerpiece of a heavy, forward-marching attack, and his length – a 79-inch reach on a 6'2" frame – lets him punch from range while keeping shorter opponents at bay. His grappling, anchored by a jiu-jitsu base, is mostly there to support the striking and keep the fight where his power matters most. The flip side is durability questions raised by the Patterson knockout, and the Santos loss showed that disciplined, well-rounded opponents can take away his forward pressure and outpoint him over three rounds.
Career highlights
- Contender Series finish — knocked out Raheam Forest in under two minutes to earn his UFC contract.
- Statement Octagon debut — stopped Josh Quinlan by third-round TKO at UFC 298 to open his UFC run with a bang.
- Knockout-heavy resume — rode his trademark left hand to a 67% finish rate and an Attitude MMA regional title on the way up.
Career snapshot
Danny Barlow career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1651Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#790
Middleweight#81of 157 active
Peak1698
Last move-19
Opponent quality1559avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1698 Elo after defeating Nikolay Veretennikov (2024-08-10)
Similar Elo in Middleweight
Recent Elo history
LossDjorden Santos2025-10-18 | Decision (unanimous)-19LossSam Patterson2025-03-01 | KO-28WinNikolay Veretennikov2024-08-10 | Decision (Split)+21WinJosh Quinlan2024-02-18 | KO/TKO+27WinRaheam Forest2023-09-26 | TKO (punches)+22Danny Barlow quick answers
What is Danny Barlow's record?
Danny Barlow's professional MMA record is 9-2-0.
How old is Danny Barlow?
Danny Barlow is 30 years old.
What weight class is Danny Barlow?
Danny Barlow fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is Danny Barlow?
Danny Barlow is 6'2" tall with a 79" reach.
How much does Danny Barlow weigh?
Danny Barlow competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Danny Barlow's Combat Edge Elo?
Danny Barlow's Combat Edge Elo is 1651, with a peak Elo of 1698.
How strong is Danny Barlow's recent opposition?
Danny Barlow's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1559 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Danny Barlow's last fight?
Danny Barlow's latest tracked pro fight was against Djorden Santos at UFC Fight Night on Oct 18 2025.
What is Danny Barlow's recent form?
Danny Barlow's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Danny Barlow usually win?
Danny Barlow's 9 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Danny Barlow stats
Record : 9 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.62Fighter2.97Division average
Significant striking accuracy
51%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.70Fighter3.82Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
51%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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