Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Burns vs Jack Della Maddalena

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

22-10-0Record18-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
71"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamScrappy MMA

What's at stake

Jack Della Maddalena is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Gilbert Burns carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gilbert BurnsNow 1744
If they win+13→ 1757
If they lose-11→ 1733
Jack Della MaddalenaNow 1777
If they win+14→ 1791
If they lose-18→ 1759

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.

1777 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1743 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.15
Sig. strikes / min
0
48%
Strike accuracy
52%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.53
52%
Strike defense
64%
2.12
Takedown avg.
0.16
38%
Takedown accuracy
11%
54%
Takedown defense
69%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Gilbert BurnsJack Della Maddalena
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (27%)
KO/TKO
12 (67%)
9 (41%)
Submission
2 (11%)
7 (32%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Jack Della Maddalena71%
Gilbert Burns 29%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Jack Della Maddalena a 71% favorite over Gilbert Burns in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Jack Della Maddalena holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1777 to 1744, a 33-point edge.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Jack Della Maddalena enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gilbert Burns finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Jack Della Maddalena 78%.

Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena share 1 common opponent: Belal Muhammad.

Jack Della Maddalena 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Belal Muhammad
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025