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Combat Edge Intelligence

Sean Clancy Jr. 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

9-0-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'0"
72"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.

Sean Clancy Jr.Now 1702
If they win+24→ 1726
If they lose-24→ 1678
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.

1515 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1750 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
Not available
Strike accuracy
46%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
Not available
Strike defense
55%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.23
Not available
Takedown accuracy
36%
Not available
Takedown defense
63%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Sean Clancy Jr.Stephen Thompson
16001650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (67%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
3 (33%)
Submission
1 (6%)
0 (0%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Stephen Thompson55%
Sean Clancy Jr. 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Stephen Thompson a 55% favorite over Sean Clancy Jr. in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Sean Clancy Jr.'s way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1702 vs 1702), separated by just 0 points.

Sean Clancy Jr. enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Sean Clancy Jr. finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

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.