Combat Edge Intelligence

Cornel Thompson vs Michael Boylan

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

12-3-0Record6-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height6'0"
68"Reach72"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
TBDTeamDes Moines MMA Academy

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
Michael BoylanNow 1631
If they win+24→ 1655
If they lose-24→ 1607

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 Elo1470 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Cornel ThompsonMichael Boylan
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (9%)
KO/TKO
4 (67%)
1 (9%)
Submission
2 (33%)
9 (82%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Cornel Thompson and Michael Boylan within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1632 vs 1631), separated by just 1 points.

Cornel Thompson enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Michael Boylan enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Cornel Thompson finishes 18% of wins inside the distance, Michael Boylan 100%.

Michael Boylan carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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