Combat Edge Intelligence

Gilbert Aldana vs Thomas Petersen

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

6-2-0Record11-4-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
TBDReach74"
250 lbsWeight257 lbs
Brausa AcademyTeamSpartan MMA

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.

Gilbert AldanaNow 1636
If they win+24→ 1660
If they lose-24→ 1612
Thomas PetersenNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623

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.

1521 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1616 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.91
Sig. strikes / min
3.10
55%
Strike accuracy
60%
6.26
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.61
26%
Strike defense
55%
2.57
Takedown avg.
3.01
40%
Takedown accuracy
43%
33%
Takedown defense
88%
0
Submission avg.
0.38

Trajectory

Gilbert AldanaThomas Petersen
1550160016502005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
7 (64%)
1 (17%)
Submission
1 (9%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Thomas Petersen66%
Gilbert Aldana 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Thomas Petersen a 66% favorite over Gilbert Aldana in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1636 vs 1639), separated by just 3 points.

Gilbert Aldana enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Gilbert Aldana finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Petersen 73%.

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