Combat Edge Intelligence

Cornel Thompson vs Frankie Perez

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

12-3-0Record11-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'11"
68"Reach40,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
TeamRicardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Cornel ThompsonNow 1632
If they win+16→ 1648
If they lose-16→ 1616
Frankie PerezNow 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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.64
TBD
Strike accuracy
42%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.17
TBD
Strike defense
54%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.75
TBD
Takedown accuracy
42%
TBD
Takedown defense
50%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.35

Trajectory

Cornel ThompsonFrankie Perez
15501600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (9%)
KO/TKO
2 (18%)
1 (9%)
Submission
6 (55%)
9 (82%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Cornel Thompson66%
Frankie Perez 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Cornel Thompson a 66% favorite over Frankie Perez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1632 vs 1632), separated by just 0 points.

Cornel Thompson enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Cornel Thompson finishes 18% of wins inside the distance, Frankie Perez 73%.

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