Combat Edge Intelligence

Cornel Thompson vs Tae Hyun Bang

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

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Tae Hyun Bang
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Tae Hyun Bang

“The Korean Cowboy”

18-10-0LightweightUFC

1632Solid

Tale of the tape

12-3-0Record18-10-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'9"
68"Reach71,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
TeamKorean Top Team· 1637 avg Elo · 3 rated

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
Tae Hyun BangNow 1632
If they win+12→ 1644
If they lose-12→ 1620

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 Elo1584 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
TBD
Strike accuracy
38%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.07
TBD
Strike defense
66%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.49
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
58%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.49

Trajectory

Cornel ThompsonTae Hyun Bang
155016001650201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (9%)
KO/TKO
9 (50%)
1 (9%)
Submission
0 (0%)
9 (82%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Cornel Thompson66%
Tae Hyun Bang 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Cornel Thompson a 66% favorite over Tae Hyun Bang 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, Tae Hyun Bang 50%.

Tae Hyun Bang carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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