Head-to-head
Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'3" · 78" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'0" · 73" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
7-3-0
Record (pro · UFC)
9-10-0
4
Wins vs .500+ opponents
5
4.27
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.17
2.39
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
4.86
61.5%
Striking accuracy
37.3%
50.6%
Striking defense
45.6%
0.82
Takedowns / 15 min
1.18
62.5%
Takedown accuracy
29.6%
59.1%
Takedown defense
64.5%
0.82
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.07
31.5%
Control time
20.3%
85.7%
Finish rate
88.9%
9:11
Avg fight time
10:39
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Josh Barnett ■ Roy Nelson
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2015-09-26 — W for Josh Barnett · Decision - Unanimous R5
| Common opponent | Barnett | Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Mir | W 2013 | L 2011 |