Fighter

Cornel Thompson

"The Marine Boxer"

12-3-0

NigeriaLast 5

Kickboxing 1-0

NEXT FIGHT

vs Patrick Ocheme

PFLPFL Africa: Morocco·Saturday, October 10, 2026

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, 1 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Cornel Thompson lands 2.03 significant strikes per minute with 63% accuracy and averages 2.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. 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
Birthplace: Ogorobiri, Nigeria

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.03per min

63% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.63per min

28% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.00per 15 min

80% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Upcoming

PFLPFL Africa: MoroccoOct 10, 2026
vs Patrick OchemeLightweight

Career history

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1656▲18
Peak: 1656Jun 13, 2026
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cornel Thompson fight next?

Cornel Thompson fights Patrick Ocheme on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at PFL Africa: Morocco.

What is Cornel Thompson's record?

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

Who is Cornel Thompson fighting next?

Cornel Thompson's next opponent is Patrick Ocheme at PFL Africa: Morocco.

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 1 win 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.

CAREER SUMMARY