Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Alloway vs Themba Gorimbo

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ben Alloway
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Ben Alloway

“Benny Blanco”

18-9-0WelterweightEMMA

1606Solid

Tale of the tape

18-9-0Record14-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
TBDReach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
BBA Mixed Martial ArtsTeamMMA Masters

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.

Ben AllowayNow 1606
If they win+12→ 1618
If they lose-12→ 1594
Themba GorimboNow 1608
If they win+16→ 1624
If they lose-16→ 1592

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.

1520 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.28
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
49%
Strike accuracy
61%
1.90
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.32
59%
Strike defense
52%
0.62
Takedown avg.
5.07
50%
Takedown accuracy
66%
27%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Ben AllowayThemba Gorimbo
160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
6 (33%)
Submission
6 (43%)
4 (22%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Themba Gorimbo61%
Ben Alloway 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Themba Gorimbo a 61% favorite over Ben Alloway in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1606 vs 1608), separated by just 2 points.

Ben Alloway enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Themba Gorimbo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ben Alloway finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Themba Gorimbo 57%.

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