Combat Edge Intelligence

Artem Frolov vs Jacob Malkoun

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

21-7-0Record10-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height5'9"
70" Reach73"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
KuznyaTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Artem FrolovNow 1692
If they win+12→ 1704
If they lose-12→ 1680
Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1591 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.55
TBD
Strike accuracy
58%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
TBD
Strike defense
55%
TBD
Takedown avg.
5.81
TBD
Takedown accuracy
41%
TBD
Takedown defense
33%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Artem FrolovJacob Malkoun
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (57%)
KO/TKO
3 (30%)
5 (24%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (19%)
Decision
7 (70%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Malkoun51%
Artem Frolov 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 51% favorite over Artem Frolov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Artem Frolov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1692 vs 1690), separated by just 2 points.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Artem Frolov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Jacob Malkoun 30%.

Jacob Malkoun carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.