Themba Gorimbo vs. Kiefer Crosbie – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Themba “The Answer” Gorimbo will take on Kiefer “BDK” Crosbie in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Gorimbo brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Crosbie, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 59% striking accuracy, Gorimbo has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.8 per minute. On the other hand, Crosbie boasts a 66% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.1 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Themba Gorimbo vs. Kiefer Crosbie matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Themba Gorimbo is coming in with a 11-4-0 record. Gorimbo will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Takashi Sato at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill in May.

Crosbie, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Themba Gorimbo on May 20, 2023, at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland and holds a 10-4-0 record.

Themba Gorimbo has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 34-year-old Kiefer Crosbie is an switch fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Themba Gorimbo stats

→ Gorimbo’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Gorimbo lands 1.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gorimbo’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Gorimbo’s takedown average is 3.47 per 15 minutes.
→ Gorimbo’s takedown defense is 66%.

Gorimbo comes in with 59% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.8 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Crosbie fires at 66% accuracy, landing about 8.1 significant strikes per minute. Themba Gorimbo also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.47 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Crosbie’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Kiefer Crosbie stats

→ Crosbie’s striking accuracy is 66%.
→ Crosbie lands 8.1 significant strikes per minute.
→ Crosbie’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Crosbie’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Crosbie’s takedown defense is 0%.

Kiefer spent, on average, 4:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Themba has an average fight time of 10:49 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Themba or Kiefer? Sound off in the comments.

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