Combat Edge Intelligence

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Nick Klein

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

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6-3-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1566Solid

Tale of the tape

9-1-1Record6-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
79"Reach77"
186 lbsWeight205 lbs
MMA MastersTeamPura Vida BJJ

What's at stake

Mansur Abdul-Malik is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Nick Klein carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mansur Abdul-MalikNow 1710
If they win+10→ 1720
If they lose-22→ 1688
Nick KleinNow 1566
If they win+33→ 1599
If they lose-15→ 1551

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.

1563 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1541 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.28
Sig. strikes / min
2.51
45%
Strike accuracy
57%
4.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.41
46%
Strike defense
40%
1.65
Takedown avg.
5.79
0%
Takedown accuracy
35%
83%
Takedown defense
67%
0.33
Submission avg.
1.93

Trajectory

Mansur Abdul-MalikNick Klein
15501600165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
2 (22%)
Submission
3 (50%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Mansur Abdul-Malik87%
Nick Klein 13%Elo baseline: 70%

The Combat Edge model makes Mansur Abdul-Malik a 87% favorite over Nick Klein in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (70%).

Mansur Abdul-Malik holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1710 to 1566, a 144-point edge.

Nick Klein enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Mansur Abdul-Malik finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Nick Klein 83%.

Mansur Abdul-Malik carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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