Combat Edge Intelligence

Mansur Abdul-Malik 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

9-2-1Record16-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'10"
79"Reach73.5"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA MastersTeamLondon 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.

Mansur Abdul-MalikNow 1688
If they win+16→ 1704
If they lose-16→ 1672
Mike ShipmanNow 1687
If they win+16→ 1703
If they lose-16→ 1671

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1591 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.28
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
45%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
46%
Strike defense
TBD
1.65
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
83%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.33
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Mansur Abdul-MalikMike Shipman
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Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
9 (56%)
2 (22%)
Submission
5 (31%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Mansur Abdul-Malik64%
Mike Shipman 36%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Mansur Abdul-Malik a 64% favorite over Mike Shipman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1688 vs 1687), separated by just 1 points.

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

Mansur Abdul-Malik finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Mike Shipman 88%.

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.