Combat Edge Intelligence

Cam Nelson vs Ryan Thomas

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ryan Thomas

“The Tank Engine”

20-8-0WelterweightROD

1629Solid

Tale of the tape

7-1-0Record20-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
-ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Renzo Gracie PEITeamAmerican 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.

Cam NelsonNow 1627
If they win+24→ 1651
If they lose-24→ 1603
Ryan ThomasNow 1629
If they win+12→ 1641
If they lose-12→ 1617

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.

1478 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.01
TBD
Strike accuracy
36%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.17
TBD
Strike defense
31%
TBD
Takedown avg.
5.59
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
2.24

Trajectory

Cam NelsonRyan Thomas
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Win method breakdown

2 (29%)
KO/TKO
9 (45%)
3 (43%)
Submission
10 (50%)
2 (29%)
Decision
1 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Cam Nelson71%
Ryan Thomas 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Cam Nelson a 71% favorite over Ryan Thomas in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ryan Thomas's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1627 vs 1629), separated by just 2 points.

Cam Nelson enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Ryan Thomas enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Cam Nelson finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Thomas 95%.

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