Combat Edge Intelligence

Gaetano Pirrello vs Thimna Mhlauli

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

16-7-1Record5-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'8"
68,0"Reach-
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Osman GymTeamQuanWessels BJJ & MMA Academy

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.

Gaetano PirrelloNow 1586
If they win+16→ 1602
If they lose-16→ 1570
Thimna MhlauliNow 1588
If they win+24→ 1612
If they lose-24→ 1564

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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.99
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
55%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
43%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
30%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Gaetano PirrelloThimna Mhlauli
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (69%)
KO/TKO
2 (40%)
3 (19%)
Submission
1 (20%)
2 (13%)
Decision
2 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Thimna Mhlauli60%
Gaetano Pirrello 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Thimna Mhlauli a 60% favorite over Gaetano Pirrello in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1586 vs 1588), separated by just 2 points.

Gaetano Pirrello finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Thimna Mhlauli 60%.

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