MMA Preview – Themba Gorimbo vs Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC Fight Night 241
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THEMBA GORIMBO VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 241? Saturday 18th May, 2024 - 22:00 (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 241? UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 241? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 241 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 241? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
THEMBA GORIMBO VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ LOWDOWN
Themba Gorimbo (12-4) has regained some momentum after a humbling UFC debut. He met AJ Fletcher (2023) at UFC Fight Night 219 and got submitted in the second round. He returned three months later to fight Takashi Sato (2023) and earnt a unanimous decision. He was then gifted another kinder match-up in the form of Pete Rodriguez (2024) and reeled off a first-round knockout.
We have not seen Ramiz Brahimaj (10-4) since the start of 2022. He lost a unanimous decision to Court McGee which is ageing badly. He then stepped in for Jonny Parsons only a month later thinking he could bag an easy win. He was right, submitting Micheal Gilmore in the first round to send him packing out of the UFC.
THEMBA GORIMBO VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ PREDICTION
Neither fighter have any impressive wins on their record, so it is difficult to know how high their ceilings are. That said, Gorimbo has more potential and continues to improve whereas Brahimaj has not fought in over two years.
That said, he is a very good grappler with exceptional jiu-jitsu and will be a threat whenever they hit the deck. Gorimbo is a powerful wrestler and this should be enough to avoid any real danger and even secure a takedown of his own. This should force the majority of the fight on the feet where he can showcase his improved striking.
We expect this to be competitive, but Gorimbo’s takedown defence and explosiveness on the feet make him the favourite. If Brahimaj becomes a bigger underdog, he is worth a punt for a submission, but Gorimbo should take this.
Prediction: Gorimbo via Decision
Value Bet: Brahimaj via Submission
