Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Clements vs Stephen 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

12-6-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
TBDReach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Adrenaline Training CenterTeamTeam Upstate Karate

What's at stake

Stephen Thompson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Chris Clements carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris ClementsNow 1607
If they win+20→ 1627
If they lose-12→ 1595
Stephen ThompsonNow 1702
If they win+12→ 1714
If they lose-20→ 1682

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1749 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.20
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
50%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.37
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.02
45%
Strike defense
55%
0
Takedown avg.
0.25
0%
Takedown accuracy
42%
32%
Takedown defense
63%
0.29
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chris ClementsStephen Thompson
1600165017001750201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (92%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (6%)
1 (8%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Stephen Thompson78%
Chris Clements 22%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Stephen Thompson a 78% favorite over Chris Clements in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Stephen Thompson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1702 to 1607, a 95-point edge.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Chris Clements finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

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