Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal

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

22-10-0Record35-17-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'11"
71"Reach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Gilbert BurnsNow 1745
If they win+12→ 1757
If they lose-12→ 1733
Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+12→ 1752
If they lose-12→ 1728

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 Elo1781 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.15
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
48%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
52%
Strike defense
64%
2.12
Takedown avg.
1.38
38%
Takedown accuracy
59%
54%
Takedown defense
73%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Gilbert BurnsJorge Masvidal
17501800202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (27%)
KO/TKO
16 (46%)
9 (41%)
Submission
2 (6%)
7 (32%)
Decision
17 (49%)

Combat Edge model read

Gilbert Burns66%
Jorge Masvidal 34%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Gilbert Burns a 66% favorite over Jorge Masvidal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1745 vs 1740), separated by just 5 points.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Gilbert Burns finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Masvidal 51%.

Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal share 2 common opponents: Stephen Thompson and Kamaru Usman.

Jorge Masvidal carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossTKO · 2021
Kamaru Usman
LossKO · 2021
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Stephen Thompson
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2017