Verdict's Sleeper Fight of the Week: Gorimbo vs. Price

This fight takes place in the Welterweight (170 lbs.) division.

Themba Gorimbo has a professional record of 13-4-0 and has won four of his last five fights. He has UFC victories over Ramiz Brahimaj, Takashi Sato, and Pete Rodriguez.

Niko Price has a professional record of 16-7-0 and has won two of his last five outings. He has UFC victories over Alex Morono, Randy Brown, and Tim Means.

Themba Gorimbo fires a right hand at Ramiz Brahimaj. Credit: MMA Fighting.

Gorimbo is a tenacious grappler constantly looking to get the fight to the mat and find a finish. He’s averaging over four takedowns landed per fifteen minutes and is willing to work hard along the fence to secure them. He’s always working to improve and reach an advantageous spot in top or bottom position. Training at MMA Masters, Gorimbo’s grappling sets up his striking, and he has solid power in his hands. He has heavy top pressure and is fantastic at finding his way to his opponent’s back. He is most dangerous early on but will push a consistent pace throughout.

Niko Price launches a head kick at Alex Morono. Credit: MMA Fighting.

Price is a gritty scrapper, always willing to exchange in the pocket, and is comfortable anywhere the fight goes. He’s constantly looking to close the distance, regularly blitzing in with wide hooks and looping shots. He fights behind his jab and uses his striking to set up his grappling, striking into the clinch before pursuing takedowns. Training at Roufusport, Price has heavy top control and will constantly work on the ground, never accepting a position. He’s very tough to control and has a dangerous guard, continually throwing up submissions off his pack to escape danger. He has only seen the judge’s scorecards four times in his career and always pushes a heavy pace.

Niko Price pumps out his jab at Donald Cerrone. Credit: MMA Mania.

This is a fight you definitely won’t want to miss.