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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

10-3-0Record15-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'0"
73"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamNick Diaz Academy· 1688 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

Nick Maximov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Jacob Malkoun carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+18→ 1708
If they lose-14→ 1676
Nick MaximovNow 1735
If they win+14→ 1749
If they lose-18→ 1717

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 Elo1596 · 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
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
41%
33%
Takedown defense
36%
0.88
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Jacob MalkounNick Maximov
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
0 (0%)
Submission
4 (27%)
7 (70%)
Decision
7 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Nick Maximov72%
Jacob Malkoun 28%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Nick Maximov a 72% favorite over Jacob Malkoun in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Nick Maximov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1735 to 1690, a 45-point edge.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Nick Maximov enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Jacob Malkoun finishes 30% of wins inside the distance, Nick Maximov 53%.

Jacob Malkoun and Nick Maximov share 1 common opponent: Andre Petroski.

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 (1)

WinKO/TKO · 2024
Andre Petroski
LossTechnical Submission · 2022