Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Burns vs Kevin Holland

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

22-10-0Record29-15-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'3"
71"Reach81"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamPhalanx MMA Academy

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 1744
If they win+12→ 1756
If they lose-12→ 1732
Kevin HollandNow 1736
If they win+12→ 1748
If they lose-12→ 1724

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 Elo1740 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.15
Sig. strikes / min
4.24
48%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.21
52%
Strike defense
50%
2.12
Takedown avg.
0.79
38%
Takedown accuracy
0%
54%
Takedown defense
58%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.60

Trajectory

Gilbert BurnsKevin Holland
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (27%)
KO/TKO
14 (48%)
9 (41%)
Submission
9 (31%)
7 (32%)
Decision
6 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Holland51%
Gilbert Burns 49%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Holland a 51% favorite over Gilbert Burns in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Gilbert Burns's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1744 vs 1736), separated by just 8 points.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Gilbert Burns finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Holland 79%.

Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland share 2 common opponents: Mike Malott and Jack Della Maddalena.

Kevin Holland carries a 10-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 · 2026
Mike Malott
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
LossKO/TKO · 2024
Jack Della Maddalena
LossDecision - Split · 2023