Combat Edge Intelligence

Ramiz Brahimaj 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

13-6-0Record14-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
72"Reach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fortis MMATeamMMA Masters

What's at stake

Ramiz Brahimaj is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Themba Gorimbo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ramiz BrahimajNow 1647
If they win+14→ 1661
If they lose-18→ 1629
Themba GorimboNow 1608
If they win+18→ 1626
If they lose-14→ 1594

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.

1614 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.29
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
49%
Strike accuracy
61%
3.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.32
47%
Strike defense
52%
1.99
Takedown avg.
5.07
14%
Takedown accuracy
66%
45%
Takedown defense
73%
1.60
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Ramiz BrahimajThemba Gorimbo
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (8%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
12 (92%)
Submission
6 (43%)
0 (0%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Ramiz Brahimaj63%
Themba Gorimbo 37%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Ramiz Brahimaj a 63% favorite over Themba Gorimbo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Ramiz Brahimaj holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1647 to 1608, a 39-point edge.

Themba Gorimbo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ramiz Brahimaj finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Themba Gorimbo 57%.

Themba Gorimbo carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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