FlyweightNOT FIGHTING
Malcolm Gordon
14-8
Age
33
Height
5'7"
Weight
1275 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
06:13
Gym
—
Wins By
5 KO · 6 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Calgary, Canada
Fight History
WIN
DB
vs Denys Bondar
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Arm Injury
R1 1:22
KO/TKOto Arm Injury·R1 1:22
WIN
FF
vs Francisco Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
S
vs Sumudaerji
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:44
LOSS
AA
vs Amir Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 4:42
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:42
LOSS
JF
vs Jimmy Flick
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 1:17
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 1:17
LOSS
JH
vs Jake Hadley
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R1 1:01
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R1 1:01
LOSS
MM
vs Muhammad Mokaev
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R3 4:26
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R3 4:26
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
1.72 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Malcolm adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Master Level
42%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Armbars
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Triangles
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
33%
⭐Other
Knees
33%
⭐Other
Guillotines
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (42%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (84%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 192% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
to
Arm Injury
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: to Arm Injury (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 6 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc50%
Clinch
92% acc14%
Ground
88% acc37%
Striking Differential+0.50/min
2.50 landed/min2.00 absorbed/min
2.50
Landed/Min
2.00
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed109
Sig. Strikes Attempted240
Key Insights
Malcolm is active on the ground (37%).
Primarily a headhunter with 87% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 37% from ground at 88% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
27%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
3
Defended
11
Total
14
1.72
TD / 15min
1.03
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
28
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.72/15min.
TD defense at 27% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.03/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 37% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
218
1.42
Ratio
Absorbed
154
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:58
R2 Control
0:40
R3 Control
2:26
R1 to Final
+29%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.0pp
Body
-13.0pp
Leg
-5.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2819
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights