Combat Edge Intelligence

Emil Meek 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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Emil Meek

“Valhalla”

10-6-0WelterweightKSW

1606Solid

Tale of the tape

10-6-0Record14-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
74,5"Reach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamMMA 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.

Emil MeekNow 1606
If they win+16→ 1622
If they lose-16→ 1590
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.

1604 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.52
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
39%
Strike accuracy
61%
2.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.32
39%
Strike defense
52%
0.25
Takedown avg.
5.07
33%
Takedown accuracy
66%
48%
Takedown defense
73%
1
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Emil MeekThemba Gorimbo
16001650202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (80%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
1 (10%)
Submission
6 (43%)
1 (10%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Themba Gorimbo63%
Emil Meek 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Themba Gorimbo a 63% favorite over Emil Meek 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.

Themba Gorimbo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Emil Meek finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Themba Gorimbo 57%.

Themba Gorimbo 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.