Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Jousset 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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Tale of the tape

10-5-0Record14-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'1"
75″Reach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
City KickboxingTeamMMA 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.

Kevin JoussetNow 1609
If they win+16→ 1625
If they lose-16→ 1593
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.

1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.91
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
30%
Strike accuracy
61%
3.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.32
46%
Strike defense
52%
0.88
Takedown avg.
5.07
50%
Takedown accuracy
66%
46%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Kevin JoussetThemba Gorimbo
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (40%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
1 (10%)
Submission
6 (43%)
5 (50%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Kevin Jousset and Themba Gorimbo within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1609 vs 1608), separated by just 1 points.

Kevin Jousset enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Themba Gorimbo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kevin Jousset finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Themba Gorimbo 57%.

Kevin Jousset and Themba Gorimbo share 1 common opponent: Jonathan Micallef.

Themba Gorimbo carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Jonathan Micallef
LossDecision (split) · 2026