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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Yakovlev vs Cornel Thompson

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

25-13-1Record12-3-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height5'8"
74,0"Reach68"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
K Dojo Warrior Tribe· 1646 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeam

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.

Alexander YakovlevNow 1631
If they win+12→ 1643
If they lose-12→ 1619
Cornel ThompsonNow 1632
If they win+16→ 1648
If they lose-16→ 1616

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.74
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
47%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
59%
Strike defense
Not available
1.66
Takedown avg.
Not available
35%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
72%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.15
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Alexander YakovlevCornel Thompson
155016001650202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (36%)
KO/TKO
1 (9%)
9 (36%)
Submission
1 (9%)
7 (28%)
Decision
9 (82%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Yakovlev54%
Cornel Thompson 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Yakovlev a 54% favorite over Cornel Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cornel Thompson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1631 vs 1632), separated by just 1 points.

Alexander Yakovlev enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Cornel Thompson enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Alexander Yakovlev finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Cornel Thompson 18%.

Alexander Yakovlev 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.