Joaquin Buckley 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
21-8-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'0"
76"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Murcielago MMATeamTeam Upstate Karate
What's at stake
Joaquin Buckley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Stephen Thompson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+10→ 1765
If they lose-14→ 1741
If they win+18→ 1720
If they lose-14→ 1688
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.
1737 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1749 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Joaquin BuckleyStephen Thompson
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joaquin Buckley83%
Stephen Thompson 17%Elo baseline: 58%
The Combat Edge model makes Joaquin Buckley a 83% favorite over Stephen Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).
Joaquin Buckley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1755 to 1702, a 53-point edge.
Joaquin Buckley enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Joaquin Buckley finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.
Joaquin Buckley and Stephen Thompson share 1 common opponent: Vicente Luque.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.