Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo prediction, decide, begin time, odds for UFC Combat Evening 241

Ramiz Brahimaj and Themba Gorimbo meet Saturday on the primary card of UFC Combat Evening 241 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.  

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo UFC Combat Evening 241 preview

Brahimaj (10-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and Gorimbo (12-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) meet in a enjoyable matchup at welterweight. … Brahimaj returns to motion for the primary time since February 2022, the place he submitted Micheal Gillmore to proceed his pattern of buying and selling wins and losses for 4 years. … After dropping his UFC debut by submission, Gorimbo received his subsequent two fights, most just lately stopping Pete Rodriguez in February.

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo knowledgeable decide, prediction

Filling out the primary card is a welterweight affair between Brahimaj and Gorimbo. Seeking to proceed the momentum of a two-fight successful streak, Gorimbo will welcome Brahimaj again to the octagon after a two-year layoff.

Though Gorimbo has numerous hype and a narrative that’s straightforward to get behind, the South African fighter remains to be a bit too inexperienced and prepared to grapple for me to confidently decide him right here.

Don’t get me incorrect: Gorimbo might be a lot livelier because the battle wears on attributable to his cardio edge, however I see the smaller octagon of the UFC Apex favoring the devoted submission stylings of Brahimaj.

For that cause, I’ll decide the Fortis MMA product to have a profitable return by submitting Gorimbo in Spherical 1.

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo odds

The oddsmakers and the general public are barely favoring the South African fighter this weekend, itemizing Gorimbo -142 and Brahimaj +116 by way of FanDuel. Brahimaj was an underdog in his UFC debut, and misplaced by TKO attributable to a broken ear. He was a favourite over his subsequent three appearances, successful two of these bouts. Gorimbo was additionally a dropping underdog in his promotional debut. He was then listed as the favourite in his subsequent two fights, successful each.

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo begin time, how you can watch

Because the third battle on the primary card, Brahimaj and Gorimbo are anticipated to make their stroll to the octagon round 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT). The battle streams stay on ESPN+.

For extra detailed evaluation from Dan Tom, take a look at his weekly present, “The Defend Ya’ Neck Podcast.”

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