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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

37-23-0Record10-3-0
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 +13 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gerald MeerschaertNow 1634
If they win+14→ 1648
If they lose-10→ 1624
Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+13→ 1703
If they lose-19→ 1671

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.

1681 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1647 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.95
Sig. strikes / min
4.23
45%
Strike accuracy
57%
3.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.33
54%
Strike defense
55%
1.70
Takedown avg.
5.39
7%
Takedown accuracy
17%
40%
Takedown defense
56%
1.49
Submission avg.
0.75

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 Malkoun70%
Gerald Meerschaert 30%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 70% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Jacob Malkoun holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1690 to 1634, a 56-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 6-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