Combat Edge Intelligence

Shavkat Rakhmonov 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

19-0-0Record17-9-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'0"
77"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kazakhstan Top TeamTeamTeam Upstate Karate

What's at stake

Shavkat Rakhmonov 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.

Shavkat RakhmonovNow 1848
If they win+10→ 1858
If they lose-22→ 1826
Stephen ThompsonNow 1702
If they win+22→ 1724
If they lose-10→ 1692

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.

1690 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1749 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.25
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
60%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.17
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.02
51%
Strike defense
55%
1.40
Takedown avg.
0.25
26%
Takedown accuracy
42%
86%
Takedown defense
63%
1.20
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Shavkat RakhmonovStephen Thompson
1700175018001850202320242025

Win method breakdown

8 (42%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
10 (53%)
Submission
1 (6%)
1 (5%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Shavkat Rakhmonov84%
Stephen Thompson 16%Elo baseline: 70%

The Combat Edge model makes Shavkat Rakhmonov a 84% favorite over Stephen Thompson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (70%).

Shavkat Rakhmonov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1848 to 1702, a 146-point edge.

Shavkat Rakhmonov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Stephen Thompson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Shavkat Rakhmonov finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Thompson 53%.

Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson share 1 common opponent: Geoff Neal.

Shavkat Rakhmonov carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinSubmission (Standing Rear Naked Choke) · 2023
Geoff Neal
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2020