Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Malkoun vs Nick Maximov

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

10-3-0Record10-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'0"
73"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamNick Diaz 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.

Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+15→ 1705
If they lose-17→ 1673
Nick MaximovNow 1676
If they win+17→ 1693
If they lose-15→ 1661

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 Elo1581 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
1.93
58%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
55%
Strike defense
46%
5.81
Takedown avg.
4.16
41%
Takedown accuracy
46%
33%
Takedown defense
36%
0.88
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Jacob MalkounNick Maximov
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
0 (0%)
Submission
4 (40%)
7 (70%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Malkoun63%
Nick Maximov 37%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 63% favorite over Nick Maximov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1690 vs 1676), separated by just 14 points.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Nick Maximov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Jacob Malkoun finishes 30% of wins inside the distance, Nick Maximov 60%.

Jacob Malkoun and Nick Maximov share 2 common opponents: Andre Petroski and Cody Brundage.

Nick Maximov 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)

WinKO/TKO · 2024
Andre Petroski
LossTechnical Submission · 2022
LossDQ · 2023
Cody Brundage
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2021