Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Mike Malott

“Proper”

14-2-1WelterweightUFC

1762Great

Tale of the tape

22-10-0Record14-2-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
71"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Alpha Male

What's at stake

Mike Malott is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 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
Mike MalottNow 1762
If they win+15→ 1777
If they lose-17→ 1745

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 Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.15
Sig. strikes / min
3.93
48%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.06
52%
Strike defense
56%
2.12
Takedown avg.
1.88
38%
Takedown accuracy
50%
54%
Takedown defense
14%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.75

Trajectory

Gilbert BurnsMike Malott
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (27%)
KO/TKO
6 (43%)
9 (41%)
Submission
6 (43%)
7 (32%)
Decision
2 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Mike Malott63%
Gilbert Burns 37%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Mike Malott a 63% favorite over Gilbert Burns in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Mike Malott holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1762 to 1744, a 18-point edge.

Gilbert Burns enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Mike Malott enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Gilbert Burns finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Mike Malott 86%.

Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott share 1 common opponent: Neil Magny.

Mike Malott 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)

WinSubmission · 2023
Neil Magny
LossKO/TKO · 2024