Combat Edge Intelligence

Takashi Sato 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

15-8-0Record14-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
73"Reach77"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamMMA Masters

What's at stake

Themba Gorimbo is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Takashi Sato carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Takashi SatoNow 1579
If they win+13→ 1592
If they lose-11→ 1568
Themba GorimboNow 1609
If they win+15→ 1624
If they lose-17→ 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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.21
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
42%
Strike accuracy
61%
3.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.32
44%
Strike defense
52%
0.76
Takedown avg.
5.07
38%
Takedown accuracy
66%
61%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0.44

Trajectory

Takashi SatoThemba Gorimbo
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (73%)
KO/TKO
2 (14%)
2 (13%)
Submission
6 (43%)
2 (13%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Themba Gorimbo66%
Takashi Sato 34%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Themba Gorimbo a 66% favorite over Takashi Sato in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Themba Gorimbo holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1609 to 1579, a 30-point edge.

Takashi Sato enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Themba Gorimbo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Takashi Sato finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Themba Gorimbo 57%.

Themba Gorimbo carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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