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Combat Edge Intelligence

Karim Henniene 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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This page compares both fighters across their careers. Event-specific previews, results, round stats, and bout facts live on the separate official Fight page for each meeting.

Tale of the tape

7-0-0Record5-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'10"Height5'8"
70"Reach-
138 lbsWeight135 lbs
Tristar GymTeamQuanWessels BJJ & MMA Academy

What's at stake

Karim Henniene is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +19 while a loss costs more — Thimna Mhlauli carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Karim HennieneNow 1654
If they win+19→ 1673
If they lose-29→ 1625
Thimna MhlauliNow 1588
If they win+29→ 1617
If they lose-19→ 1569

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 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Trajectory

Karim HennieneThimna Mhlauli
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Win method breakdown

1 (14%)
KO/TKO
2 (40%)
1 (14%)
Submission
1 (20%)
5 (71%)
Decision
2 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Karim Henniene57%
Thimna Mhlauli 43%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Karim Henniene a 57% favorite over Thimna Mhlauli in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Karim Henniene holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1654 to 1588, a 66-point edge.

Karim Henniene enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Karim Henniene finishes 29% 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.