Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Thatch vs Jose Henrique Souza

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

11-5-0Record9-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'3"
74,0"Reach79"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamNova Uniao MPBJJ

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.

Brandon ThatchNow 1649
If they win+16→ 1665
If they lose-16→ 1633
Jose Henrique SouzaNow 1648
If they win+24→ 1672
If they lose-24→ 1624

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.

1616 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.70
Sig. strikes / min
3.45
43%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.79
53%
Strike defense
39%
1.36
Takedown avg.
0
67%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
0%
0.68
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brandon ThatchJose Henrique Souza
16001650170020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
6 (67%)
3 (27%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Henrique Souza70%
Brandon Thatch 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Henrique Souza a 70% favorite over Brandon Thatch in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brandon Thatch's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1649 vs 1648), separated by just 1 points.

Brandon Thatch enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jose Henrique Souza enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Brandon Thatch finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Jose Henrique Souza 67%.

Jose Henrique Souza carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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