Malcolm Gordon

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MMA Record: 14-8-0
UFC Record: 2-5-0
Weight Class: Flyweight

Malcolm Gordon "X" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Malcolm Gordon has 2 wins in the UFC. Malcolm Gordon lands an average of 2.5 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.72 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Malcolm Gordon, a mixed martial artist with an impressive record of 14 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws, has competed primarily in the UFC's flyweight division (125 lbs). Standing at 5' 7" tall with a reach of 71", his switch stance offers versatility in the octagon. Gordon demonstrated a moderate striking accuracy of 45%, landing an average of 2.5 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing approximately 2 strikes every minute. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 1.72 per 15 minutes with a success rate of 35%. Throughout his UFC career, Gordon has achieved notable victories against opponents such as Francisco Figueiredo, who held an ELO rating of 1015. His most recent fight was on January 20, 2024. Prior to that, he won against Denys Bondar via KO/TKO and secured a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Figueiredo. However, his last two fights ended in losses, first to Muhammad Mokaev via submission armbar and then to Jake Hadley due to a knockout punch.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1015

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 7'
Weight
Flyweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
May 19 1990
Age
35
Peak ELO
1009
ELO Rank
2422 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
103-32-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1015.1
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
977.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.5
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
45%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.0
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
43%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.72
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
35%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Malcolm Gordon Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2024-01-20 UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis Jimmy Flick SUB Arm Triangle 2 1:17 Loss
2023-03-18 UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 Jake Hadley KO/TKO Punch 1 1:01 Loss
2022-10-22 UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Muhammad Mokaev SUB Armbar 3 4:26 Loss
2022-02-05 UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland Denys Bondar KO/TKO 1 1:22 Win
2021-07-17 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises Francisco Figueiredo U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2020-11-28 UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark Sumudaerji KO/TKO Punches 1 0:44 Loss
2020-07-18 UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 Amir Albazi SUB Triangle Choke 1 4:42 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Malcolm Gordon ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2024-01-20 Jimmy Flick 986 Loss -16 963
6 2023-03-18 Jake Hadley 1005 Loss -15 979
5 2022-10-22 Muhammad Mokaev 1036 Loss -15 994
4 2022-02-05 Denys Bondar 1000 Win +22 1009
3 2021-07-17 Francisco Figueiredo 1015 Win +18 987
2 2020-11-28 Sumudaerji 1002 Loss -15 969
1 2020-07-18 Amir Albazi 1000 Loss -16 984

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