Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Allen 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

27-7-0Record10-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height5'9"
75"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Brendan Allen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Jacob Malkoun carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendan AllenNow 1818
If they win+8→ 1826
If they lose-16→ 1802
Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+22→ 1712
If they lose-10→ 1680

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.

1734 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.59
Sig. strikes / min
4.55
53%
Strike accuracy
58%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
47%
Strike defense
55%
1.56
Takedown avg.
5.81
42%
Takedown accuracy
41%
57%
Takedown defense
33%
1.14
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Brendan AllenJacob Malkoun
1650170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
3 (30%)
14 (52%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (26%)
Decision
7 (70%)

Combat Edge model read

Brendan Allen70%
Jacob Malkoun 30%Elo baseline: 68%

The Combat Edge model makes Brendan Allen a 70% favorite over Jacob Malkoun in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (68%).

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1818 to 1690, a 128-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Brendan Allen finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Jacob Malkoun 30%.

Brendan Allen carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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