Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Masvidal 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

35-17-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'0"
74"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamTeam Upstate Karate

What's at stake

Jorge Masvidal 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.

Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+11→ 1751
If they lose-13→ 1727
Stephen ThompsonNow 1702
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.

1781 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1750 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.05
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
48%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.02
64%
Strike defense
55%
1.38
Takedown avg.
0.25
59%
Takedown accuracy
42%
73%
Takedown defense
63%
0.32
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jorge MasvidalStephen Thompson
1700175020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

16 (46%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
2 (6%)
Submission
1 (6%)
17 (49%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Jorge Masvidal64%
Stephen Thompson 36%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Jorge Masvidal a 64% favorite over Stephen Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Jorge Masvidal holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1740 to 1702, a 38-point edge.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal finishes 51% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson share 2 common opponents: Gilbert Burns and Darren Till.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Gilbert Burns
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
WinKO/TKO · 2019
Darren Till
LossDEC · 2018