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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Malkoun vs Mike Shipman

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

10-3-0Record16-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height5'10"
73"Reach73.5"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamLondon Shootfighters

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
Mike ShipmanNow 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 Elo1592 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
58%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
55%
Strike defense
Not available
5.81
Takedown avg.
Not available
41%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
33%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.88
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Jacob MalkounMike Shipman
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
9 (56%)
0 (0%)
Submission
5 (31%)
7 (70%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Malkoun65%
Mike Shipman 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 65% favorite over Mike Shipman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

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.

Jacob Malkoun finishes 30% of wins inside the distance, Mike Shipman 88%.

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