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Combat Edge Intelligence

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Scott Askham

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

9-2-1Record20-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'3"
79"Reach75,0"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA MastersTeamAmerican Top Team

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 1686
If they win+16→ 1702
If they lose-16→ 1670
Scott AskhamNow 1684
If they win+12→ 1696
If they lose-12→ 1672

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1624 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.28
Sig. strikes / min
3.03
45%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
46%
Strike defense
52%
1.65
Takedown avg.
0.44
0%
Takedown accuracy
18%
83%
Takedown defense
65%
0.33
Submission avg.
0.67

Trajectory

Mansur Abdul-MalikScott Askham
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Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
12 (60%)
2 (22%)
Submission
2 (10%)
0 (0%)
Decision
6 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Mansur Abdul-Malik66%
Scott Askham 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Mansur Abdul-Malik a 66% favorite over Scott Askham in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1686 vs 1684), separated by just 2 points.

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

Mansur Abdul-Malik finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Scott Askham 70%.

Mansur Abdul-Malik 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.