Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

Apr 17, 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Alexandr Romanov

Record: 18-3-0

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Juan Espino

Record: 11-2-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Alexandr Romanov

Juan Espino

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Alexandr Romanov

Juan Espino

Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino

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UFC Record Breakdown

Alexandr Romanov

KO/TKO (11%)

Sub (33%)

Decision (33%)

Losses (23%)

Juan Espino

Sub (75%)

Losses (25%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency66%

Takedown Defense28%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy70%

Grappling Efficiency95%

Takedown Defense50%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ95%

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Alexandr Romanov

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From opening bell, Alexandr Romanov can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.8 significant strikes per minute while Juan Espino looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Alexandr Romanov

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (11%)

Sub (33%)

Decision (33%)

Losses (23%)

Alexandr Romanov breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency66%

Takedown Defense28%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

Alexandr Romanov's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Juan Espino must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Juan Espino owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (78%) but must solve the 28% sprawl from Alexandr Romanov.

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Juan Espino

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UFC Record Breakdown

Sub (75%)

Losses (25%)

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Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy70%

Grappling Efficiency95%

Takedown Defense50%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ95%

Juan Espino's recent form

Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'2" (188 cm)

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6'3" (191 cm)

Weight

262 lbs (119 kg)

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255 lbs (116 kg)

Reach

75" (191 cm)

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80" (203 cm)

Stance

Southpaw

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.4 significant strikes/min

Alexandr Romanov averages 3.8 significant strikes per minute while Juan Espino sits at 2.4.

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Alexandr Romanov vs Juan Espino stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Alexandr Romanov
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	2-3-0	7-3-0
Wins inside the distance	0 (0%)	4 (57%)
KO/TKO wins	0	1
Submission wins	0	3
Average fight time	9:57	8:41
Total strikes landed per min	5.77	5.74
Takedowns landed per 15 min	3.02	4.49
Control time per 15 min	4:51	7:19

Juan Espino
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	2-1-0	2-1-0
Wins inside the distance	2 (100%)	2 (100%)
KO/TKO wins	0	0
Submission wins	2	2
Average fight time	6:10	6:10
Total strikes landed per min	5.90	5.90
Takedowns landed per 15 min	8.93	8.93
Control time per 15 min	7:12	7:12

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Alexandr Romanov 10/10, Juan Espino 3/3.

Alexandr Romanov and Juan Espino: common opponents

Alexandr Romanov and Juan Espino have no common UFC opponents yet.

Previous meetings

Alexandr Romanov: Win Decision – Split · UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum · Apr 2021

Alexandr Romanov: last 5 UFC fights

WinRodrigo NascimentoDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi · Nov 2024
LossJailton AlmeidaSubmission, R1· UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier · Jun 2024
WinBlagoy IvanovDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov · Jul 2023
LossAlexander VolkovKO/TKO, R1· UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili · Mar 2023
LossMarcin TyburaDecision – Majority· UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards · Aug 2022

Juan Espino: last 5 UFC fights

LossAlexandr RomanovDecision – Split· UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum · Apr 2021
WinJeff HughesSubmission, R1· UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa · Sep 2020
WinJustin FrazierSubmission, R1· The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale · Nov 2018

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