Pace: 3.8 vs 1.9 landed / min
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (1.3 vs 2.8 takedowns per 15); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceExperience: 5 vs 0 five-round fights
| Attribute | Barnett | Couture |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 | 38 |
| Height | 6′3″ | 6′1″ |
| Reach | 78″ | 75″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Couture has 5 archived five-round fights to Barnett’s 0; championship rounds are familiar territory for one side.
Favors CoutureCouture averages 2.8 takedowns per 15 minutes; Barnett has stopped 55% of attempts on record.
Favors BarnettBarnett holds a 3-inch reach edge (78" to 75"); Couture has to cross distance to land.
Favors BarnettWatch the first takedown attempt from Couture: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Couture keeps landing takedowns at 2.8 per 15 minutes; if Barnett stays upright, the striking rates (3.2 vs 2.9 landed per minute) take over.
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
