MiddleweightACTIVE
Bryan Barberena
18-12
Age
34
Height
6'0"
Weight
198 lbs
Reach
72.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:43
Gym
MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
Wins By
11 KO · 2 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 5
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
72%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Montclair, United States
Fight History
LOSS
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:23
LOSS
MM
vs Makhmud Muradov
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JW
vs Jason Witt
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
AI
vs Anthony Ivy
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Randy Brown
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R3 2:54
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R3 2:54
LOSS
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R3 4:54
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 4:54
WIN
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:26
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:26
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Joe Proctor
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:30
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:20
WIN
MB
vs Matt Brown
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DW
vs Darian Weeks
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 4:51
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 4:51
WIN
RL
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:47
WIN
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CL
vs Chad Laprise
UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· 2015-04-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SN
vs Sage Northcutt
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 3:06
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 3:06
WIN
JE
vs Joe Ellenberger
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 3:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 3:24
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.3/min
Grappling
0.13 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Bryan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
45%
⭐Other
Counters
36%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (64%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (119%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 255% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
25% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Acc% (48%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (231% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc75%
Clinch
72% acc17%
Ground
79% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.76/min
5.35 landed/min4.59 absorbed/min
5.35
Landed/Min
4.59
Absorbed/Min
0.40
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1191
Sig. Strikes Attempted2479
Key Insights
Bryan is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 8.4 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%
Landed
2
Defended
7
Total
9
0.13
TD / 15min
0.27
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
18
Attempted
22%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
25%
R3
75%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.13/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (22%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,382
1.50
Ratio
Absorbed
1,592
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
12/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
43.6
High
Strikes/Min
8.4
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
231%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.50x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (43.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 231% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:33
R3 Control
0:24
R1 to Final
+99%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.9pp
Body
+1.4pp
Leg
-17.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2982
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 6
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights