Combat Edge Intelligence

Basel Shalaan vs Brian Cobb

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

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Brian Cobb

“The Bandit”

20-9-0LightweightTPF

1626Solid

Tale of the tape

7-1-0Record20-9-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height5'11"
72"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Rebell EgyptTeamTeam Pain and Suffering

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.

Basel ShalaanNow 1625
If they win+24→ 1649
If they lose-24→ 1601
Brian CobbNow 1626
If they win+12→ 1638
If they lose-12→ 1614

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.

1512 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1617 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
0
TBD
Strike accuracy
0%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.68
TBD
Strike defense
56%
TBD
Takedown avg.
5.81
TBD
Takedown accuracy
50%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Basel ShalaanBrian Cobb
16002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (14%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
4 (57%)
Submission
12 (60%)
2 (29%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Basel Shalaan66%
Brian Cobb 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Basel Shalaan a 66% favorite over Brian Cobb in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brian Cobb's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1625 vs 1626), separated by just 1 points.

Basel Shalaan enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Brian Cobb enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Basel Shalaan finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Brian Cobb 75%.

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