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Can't defend takedown in loss
Brahimaj lost to Themba Gorimbo via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was widely believed that Brahimaj had an edge over Gorimbo in the grappling department, and if he was to win this fight, it would come via that method. Not only did he not win, but he lost because he couldn't defend a takedown. Ramiz allowed Themba to connect on 5-of-6 attempts, good for 10:13 worth of control time. You simply have zero chance of emerging victorious in a 15-minute decision if you are spending more than two-thirds of the bout either being controlled on the mat or up along the fence. The definition of roster depth, Brahimaj has alternated losses and wins in his first five UFC bouts.
It was widely believed that Brahimaj had an edge over Gorimbo in the grappling department, and if he was to win this fight, it would come via that method. Not only did he not win, but he lost because he couldn't defend a takedown. Ramiz allowed Themba to connect on 5-of-6 attempts, good for 10:13 worth of control time. You simply have zero chance of emerging victorious in a 15-minute decision if you are spending more than two-thirds of the bout either being controlled on the mat or up along the fence. The definition of roster depth, Brahimaj has alternated losses and wins in his first five UFC bouts.
Will face Gorimbo
Brahimaj (undisclosed) is ready to fight again and will face Themba Gorimbo in a welterweight bout on a UFC event on May 18th in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Brahimaj withdrew from his welterweight bout against Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 69 on Feb. 18 due to an undisclosed injury, but it seems the issue wasn't as severe as initially expected. Brahimaj hasn't participated in a fight since the win outside of his ring over Micheal GIllmore on Feb. 26, 2022.
Brahimaj withdrew from his welterweight bout against Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 69 on Feb. 18 due to an undisclosed injury, but it seems the issue wasn't as severe as initially expected. Brahimaj hasn't participated in a fight since the win outside of his ring over Micheal GIllmore on Feb. 26, 2022.
Withdraws due to injury
Brahimaj suffered a severe injury while training and has withdrawn from his welterweight bout against Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 69 on Feb. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Brahimaj shouldn't be expected to re-enter the Octagon for the foreseeable future. It remains to be seen if Harris will receive a new opponent or if he'll be dropped from the card altogether.
The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Brahimaj shouldn't be expected to re-enter the Octagon for the foreseeable future. It remains to be seen if Harris will receive a new opponent or if he'll be dropped from the card altogether.
Ready for return
Brahimaj (undisclosed) will take on Carlston Harris in a welterweight matchup at UFC Vegas 69 on February 18th, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Brahimaj will enter the octagon for the first time in almost exactly one year after he was scratched from a fight in July of 2022. He has a 2-2 record in four UFC fights. Meanwhile, Harris is coming off a loss in his most recent bout, but he has a 2-1 overall record in the UFC.
Brahimaj will enter the octagon for the first time in almost exactly one year after he was scratched from a fight in July of 2022. He has a 2-2 record in four UFC fights. Meanwhile, Harris is coming off a loss in his most recent bout, but he has a 2-1 overall record in the UFC.
Upcoming fight scratched
Brahimaj will no longer fight Michael Morales at UFC 277 on July 30 due to an undisclosed injury, Cole Shelton of BJPENN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Brahimaj last defeated Micheal Gillmore via submission in February, but he'll now have to wait a little longer to return to the Octagon after an undisclosed injury forced him off the UFC 277 card. The UFC is currently searching for a replacement to face Morales on July 30, and it remains unclear when Brahimaj will be able to return to action.
Brahimaj last defeated Micheal Gillmore via submission in February, but he'll now have to wait a little longer to return to the Octagon after an undisclosed injury forced him off the UFC 277 card. The UFC is currently searching for a replacement to face Morales on July 30, and it remains unclear when Brahimaj will be able to return to action.