Combat Edge Intelligence

Gerald Meerschaert 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

37-22-0Record10-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'9"
77"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Jacob Malkoun is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+13→ 1663
If they lose-11→ 1639
Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+14→ 1704
If they lose-18→ 1672

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.01
Sig. strikes / min
4.55
45%
Strike accuracy
58%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
53%
Strike defense
55%
1.82
Takedown avg.
5.81
30%
Takedown accuracy
41%
43%
Takedown defense
33%
1.38
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Gerald MeerschaertJacob Malkoun
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (16%)
KO/TKO
3 (30%)
29 (78%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (5%)
Decision
7 (70%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Malkoun72%
Gerald Meerschaert 28%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 72% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Jacob Malkoun holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1690 to 1650, a 40-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Gerald Meerschaert finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Jacob Malkoun 30%.

Gerald Meerschaert and Jacob Malkoun share 1 common opponent: Andre Petroski.

Gerald Meerschaert carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Split · 2023
Andre Petroski
WinKO/TKO · 2024