Combat Edge Intelligence

Manuel Del Valle vs Nick 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

8-1-0Record38-14-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
75"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Sevilla Fight CenterTeamMinnesota Martial Arts Academy

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.

Manuel Del ValleNow 1656
If they win+24→ 1680
If they lose-24→ 1632
Nick ThompsonNow 1657
If they win+12→ 1669
If they lose-12→ 1645

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.

1508 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.53
TBD
Strike accuracy
44%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.58
TBD
Strike defense
50%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.52
TBD
Takedown accuracy
100%
TBD
Takedown defense
36%
TBD
Submission avg.
2.28

Trajectory

Manuel Del ValleNick Thompson
15501600165017001750200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (63%)
KO/TKO
14 (37%)
2 (25%)
Submission
18 (47%)
1 (13%)
Decision
6 (16%)

Combat Edge model read

Manuel Del Valle84%
Nick Thompson 16%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Manuel Del Valle a 84% favorite over Nick Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nick Thompson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1656 vs 1657), separated by just 1 points.

Manuel Del Valle enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Nick Thompson enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Manuel Del Valle finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Nick Thompson 84%.

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