Combat Edge Intelligence

Josiah Harrell 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

11-1-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'7"Height6'0"
68"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Josiah HarrellNow 1699
If they win+16→ 1715
If they lose-16→ 1683
Stephen ThompsonNow 1702
If they win+16→ 1718
If they lose-16→ 1686

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1750 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
TBD
Strike accuracy
46%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.02
TBD
Strike defense
55%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.25
TBD
Takedown accuracy
42%
TBD
Takedown defense
63%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Josiah HarrellStephen Thompson
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
4 (36%)
Submission
1 (6%)
1 (9%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Josiah Harrell70%
Stephen Thompson 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Josiah Harrell a 70% favorite over Stephen Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Stephen Thompson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1699 vs 1702), separated by just 3 points.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Josiah Harrell finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

Stephen Thompson carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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