Combat Edge Intelligence

Jacob Malkoun vs Phil Hawes

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

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12-6-0MiddleweightUFC

1623Solid

Tale of the tape

10-3-0Record12-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height5'11"
73"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Jacob Malkoun is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Phil Hawes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jacob MalkounNow 1690
If they win+13→ 1703
If they lose-19→ 1671
Phil HawesNow 1623
If they win+19→ 1642
If they lose-13→ 1610

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 Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
5.33
58%
Strike accuracy
59%
2.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.72
55%
Strike defense
56%
5.81
Takedown avg.
2.11
41%
Takedown accuracy
35%
33%
Takedown defense
91%
0.88
Submission avg.
0.23

Trajectory

Jacob MalkounPhil Hawes
1650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
8 (67%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (17%)
7 (70%)
Decision
2 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Jacob Malkoun78%
Phil Hawes 22%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Jacob Malkoun a 78% favorite over Phil Hawes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Jacob Malkoun holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1690 to 1623, a 67-point edge.

Jacob Malkoun enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Phil Hawes enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jacob Malkoun finishes 30% of wins inside the distance, Phil Hawes 83%.

Phil Hawes carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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