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Themba Gorimbo knocked out in first-round
08 Dec 2024 at 13:19hrs | Views
Zimbabwean UFC Welterweight, Themba Gorimbo, saw his impressive four-fight winning streak come to an end on Saturday after suffering a first-round loss to Brazilian fighter Vincent Luque at UFC 310 in Las Vegas.
The bout, which took place on the preliminary card, was over in just 52 seconds. Luque showcased his striking prowess early on, landing a solid shot that hurt Gorimbo on the feet. From there, Luque transitioned smoothly to the ground, where he applied a tight choke - officially recognized as a D'Arce choke, though many observers believed it to be an anaconda choke - forcing Gorimbo to tap out and sending him to sleep.
The loss marks a setback for Gorimbo, who had been on a strong winning streak in the UFC. Despite the defeat, he remains a prominent figure in the welterweight division, and fans are eager to see how he bounces back in future fights.
The bout, which took place on the preliminary card, was over in just 52 seconds. Luque showcased his striking prowess early on, landing a solid shot that hurt Gorimbo on the feet. From there, Luque transitioned smoothly to the ground, where he applied a tight choke - officially recognized as a D'Arce choke, though many observers believed it to be an anaconda choke - forcing Gorimbo to tap out and sending him to sleep.
The loss marks a setback for Gorimbo, who had been on a strong winning streak in the UFC. Despite the defeat, he remains a prominent figure in the welterweight division, and fans are eager to see how he bounces back in future fights.
Source - southern eye
