Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Barez vs Malcolm Gordon

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

17-8-0Record14-8-0
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
66"Reach71"
125 lbsWeight128 lbs
Entram GymTeamAdrenaline Training Center

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.

Daniel BarezNow 1594
If they win+16→ 1610
If they lose-16→ 1578
Malcolm GordonNow 1589
If they win+16→ 1605
If they lose-16→ 1573

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.

1564 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1605 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.65
Sig. strikes / min
2.50
50%
Strike accuracy
45%
5.95
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2
50%
Strike defense
44%
1.93
Takedown avg.
1.72
29%
Takedown accuracy
36%
80%
Takedown defense
27%
0.64
Submission avg.
1.03

Trajectory

Daniel BarezMalcolm Gordon
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (41%)
KO/TKO
5 (36%)
6 (35%)
Submission
6 (43%)
4 (24%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Daniel Barez60%
Malcolm Gordon 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Daniel Barez a 60% favorite over Malcolm Gordon in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1594 vs 1589), separated by just 5 points.

Daniel Barez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Malcolm Gordon enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Daniel Barez finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Malcolm Gordon 79%.

Malcolm Gordon carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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