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Cornel Thompson
Fighter

Cornel Thompson

"The Marine Boxer"
12-3-0NigeriaNigeria
Kickboxing 1-0
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

UFCal Elo rating

Current
1561▲29
Peak
1561Jun 13, 2026
Rated fights
2
150015502026Dec 20, 2025 — 1532Jun 13, 2026 — 15611561

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CAREER SUMMARY

Cornel Thompson holds a professional MMA record of 12-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. Cornel Thompson has won 12 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Cornel Thompson also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: June 13, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
DOB
1995-03-02
Age
31
Nationality
Nigeria

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Áureo Cruz
    PFLPFL Africa: Nigeria· Jun 13, 2026· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 3-0
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Jean Do Santos
    PFLPFL Africa 4: 2025 Finals· Dec 20, 2025· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 9-1
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Richard Aseidu
    AKO 6: Final Eliminator· Nov 22, 2024· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 2-2
    —
    R1 · 4:40
  4. WIN
    vs James Opio
    AKO 5· Aug 31, 2024· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 2-0
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs François Mozou
    AKO 3· Mar 2, 2024· Featherweight· 7-3 vs 2-1
    UD
  6. LOSS
    vs Ananias Mulumba
    AKO 2· Aug 19, 2023· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 5-1
    —
    R2 · 1:39
  7. WIN
    vs Billy Nyembo
    Face Off Fight Night 3· Dec 29, 2022· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 4-0
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Richard Aseidu
    Spirit of the Warrior· Mar 26, 2022· Lightweight· Title bout· 5-2 vs 0-0
    —
  9. WIN
    vs Kingsley Ajunwa
    Face Off Fight Night· Mar 18, 2022· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 0-0
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Richard Onem
    Face Off Fight Night· Jan 7, 2022· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 0-1
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Zikpli Adams
    OFU Fight Night 2· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 2-2 vs 3-3
    UD
  12. LOSS
    vs Segun Ogunnoki
    AKO Show: Week 4· Dec 27, 2020· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 2-1
    —
  13. LOSS
    vs Daniel Emeka
    AKO Show: Week 3· Dec 20, 2020· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:27
  14. WIN
    vs Jibrin Inuwa Baba
    AKO Show: Week 2· Dec 13, 2020· 1-0 vs 0-0
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Emmanuel Osuji
    AKO Show: Week 1· Nov 22, 2020· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:43

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cornel Thompson's record?

Cornel Thompson's professional MMA record is 12-3-0.

When does Cornel Thompson fight next?

Cornel Thompson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

Who is Cornel Thompson fighting next?

Cornel Thompson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cornel Thompson fight last?

Cornel Thompson most recently fought Áureo Cruz at PFL Africa: Nigeria on Saturday, June 13, 2026 — WIN (Decision).

What weight class does Cornel Thompson fight in?

Cornel Thompson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Cornel Thompson have?

Cornel Thompson has 1 win by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Cornel Thompson?

Cornel Thompson is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Cornel Thompson weigh?

Cornel Thompson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Cornel Thompson's reach?

Cornel Thompson has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Cornel Thompson?

Cornel Thompson is 31 years old (born Mar 2, 1995).

Where is Cornel Thompson from?

Cornel Thompson is from Nigeria.