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Themba Gorimbo wins third UFC match on the trot
19 May 2024 at 08:41hrs | Views
Zimbabwean mixed martial artist Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo continues to fly the nation's flag high at in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after defeating American fighter Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight fight early this morning.
Known as 'The Answer' in the Octagon, Gorimbo won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in Las Vegas United States early Sunday morning to make a huge statement of intent.
"Grateful to win and grateful for all those who help me with everything. Thank you all and on to the next one. I am going to be better and do better. Big shout out to Ramiz for bringing part of this journey, " Gorimbo said after the match.
With the victory Gorimbo, makes it three straight wins at the UFC.
This fight was contested almost exclusively in the clinch, where the taller, stronger Gorimbo repeatedly won the battles on the fence.
Brahimaj did try to execute trips and takedowns, butbhe could not get the MMA Masters representative to the ground, landing on bottom a couple times himself.
Known as 'The Answer' in the Octagon, Gorimbo won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in Las Vegas United States early Sunday morning to make a huge statement of intent.
"Grateful to win and grateful for all those who help me with everything. Thank you all and on to the next one. I am going to be better and do better. Big shout out to Ramiz for bringing part of this journey, " Gorimbo said after the match.
This fight was contested almost exclusively in the clinch, where the taller, stronger Gorimbo repeatedly won the battles on the fence.
Brahimaj did try to execute trips and takedowns, butbhe could not get the MMA Masters representative to the ground, landing on bottom a couple times himself.
Source - online
