Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Malkoun vs Mansur Abdul-Malik

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

10-3-0Record9-2-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'1"
73"Reach79"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamMMA Masters

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.

Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674
Mansur Abdul-MalikNow 1688
If they win+16→ 1704
If they lose-16→ 1672

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.

1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1577 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
3.28
58%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.49
55%
Strike defense
46%
5.81
Takedown avg.
1.65
41%
Takedown accuracy
0%
33%
Takedown defense
83%
0.88
Submission avg.
0.33

Trajectory

Jacob MalkounMansur Abdul-Malik
1600165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
7 (78%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (22%)
7 (70%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Jacob Malkoun and Mansur Abdul-Malik within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1690 vs 1688), separated by just 2 points.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Mansur Abdul-Malik enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jacob Malkoun finishes 30% of wins inside the distance, Mansur Abdul-Malik 100%.

Jacob Malkoun and Mansur Abdul-Malik share 1 common opponent: Cody Brundage.

Mansur Abdul-Malik carries a 6-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)

LossDQ · 2023
Cody Brundage
Win Decision (unanimous) · 2025