Combat Edge Intelligence

Gabriel Bonfim 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

20-1-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
72″Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Cerrado MMATeamTeam Upstate Karate

What's at stake

Gabriel Bonfim is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Stephen Thompson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gabriel BonfimNow 1809
If they win+11→ 1820
If they lose-21→ 1788
Stephen ThompsonNow 1702
If they win+21→ 1723
If they lose-11→ 1691

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.

1690 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1749 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.61
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
46%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.68
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.02
63%
Strike defense
55%
3.60
Takedown avg.
0.25
56%
Takedown accuracy
42%
76%
Takedown defense
63%
1.44
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Gabriel BonfimStephen Thompson
1700175018002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (20%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
13 (65%)
Submission
1 (6%)
3 (15%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Gabriel Bonfim87%
Stephen Thompson 13%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Gabriel Bonfim a 87% favorite over Stephen Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Gabriel Bonfim holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1809 to 1702, a 107-point edge.

Gabriel Bonfim enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Gabriel Bonfim finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

Gabriel Bonfim and Stephen Thompson share 1 common opponent: Belal Muhammad.

Stephen Thompson 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Belal Muhammad
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2021