Combat Edge Intelligence

Colby Thicknesse vs Vince Morales

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

9-1-0Record16-11-0
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'7"
69"Reach70"
125 lbsWeight136 lbs
Freestyle Fighting GymTeamSyndicate MMA

What's at stake

Colby Thicknesse is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Vince Morales carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Colby ThicknesseNow 1667
If they win+14→ 1681
If they lose-18→ 1649
Vince MoralesNow 1619
If they win+14→ 1633
If they lose-10→ 1609

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.

1531 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1614 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.33
Sig. strikes / min
3.57
42%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4
50%
Strike defense
54%
1
Takedown avg.
0.59
9%
Takedown accuracy
40%
50%
Takedown defense
59%
0.50
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Colby ThicknesseVince Morales
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (22%)
KO/TKO
7 (44%)
2 (22%)
Submission
5 (31%)
5 (56%)
Decision
4 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Colby Thicknesse71%
Vince Morales 29%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Colby Thicknesse a 71% favorite over Vince Morales in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Colby Thicknesse holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1667 to 1619, a 48-point edge.

Colby Thicknesse enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Vince Morales enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Colby Thicknesse finishes 44% of wins inside the distance, Vince Morales 75%.

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