FIGHTER DETAILS
Name: Manuel Gamboa
Nickname: The Thoroughbred
GCC record: 4-2-0
Birthday: October 15 1992
Weight class: Middleweight (185)
Hometown: Compton, CA
Height: 5'11
Reach: 76' inches
Background: Sprawl and Brawler
Stance: Always south paw
Pic base: Jorge Masvidal
Gym affiliate: Gunplay MMA
BIOGRAPHY
Manuel Gamboa is Latin - american born and raised in Compton, CA. He is as well respected in the cage as he is on the street and is referred to as ''shooter'' by his gym mates at Gunplay MMA. In mixed martial arts, Manuel Gamboa is best described as a sprawl and brawler as he aims to keep the fight standing at all costs. His nickname ''The Thoroughbred'' was given to him due to his natural ability and willingness to fight anyone at a moments notice and the speed in which he is able to throw powerful combinations.
ABILITY SCOUTING REPORT
STRIKING - WORLD CLASS
CLINCH - DECENT
WRESTLING - GREAT
BJJ - WEAK
Striking Tree Info: Boxing Specialist
Footwork: 80-85
Feints: 80-85
Head Movement: 85-90
Punch Power: 90-95
Punch Technique: 95-100
Hand Speed: 95-100
High Kick Power: 80-85
High Kick Technique: 85-90
High Kick Speed: 85-90
Low Kick Power: 80-85
Low Kick Technique: 80-85
Low Kick Speed: 85-90
Creative Punches: 95-100
Creative Kicks: 80-85
Guard Defense: 85-90
Kick Defense: 80-85
Wrestling Tree Info: Defensive Wrestling
Takedowns: 65-70
Takedown Set up: 65-70
Takedown Speed: 60-65
Takedown Defense: 75-80
Sprawl: 75-80
Punch Power: 65-70
Punch Technique: 60-65
Punch Speed: 65-70
Elbow Power: 60-65
Elbow Technique: 65-70
Elbow Speed: 60-65
Knee Power: 60-65
Knee Technique: 60-65
Knee Speed: 65-70
Positional Ability: 65-70
Control from top: 60-65
Scrambling: 75-80
Ground Escape: 75-80
Slams: 65-70
Clinch Tree Info: Muay Thai
Grappling: 50-55
Takedowns: 55-60
Takedown defense: 50-55
Elbow Power: 50-55
Elbow Technique: 55-60
Elbow Speed: 55-60
Knee Power: 55-60
Knee Technique: 50-55
Knee Speed: 55-60
Dirty Boxing: 50-55
Muay Thai Clinch
Thai Clinch: 65-70
Elbow Power: 65-70
Elbow Technique: 60-65
Knee Power: 65-70
Knee Technique: 65-70
Ground Grappling Tree Info: Submission Defense
Sweeping: 20-25
Creative Submissions: 35-40
Armlock Submissions: 35-40
Leg Lock Submissions: 30-35
Arm Choke Submissions: 20-25
Leg Choke Submissions: 20-25
Submission Defense Top: 40-45
Submission Defense Bottom: 40-45
Control from Bottom: 35-40
Control from Guard: 40-45
CAREER EARNINGS: $356, 000
PHYSICAL SCOUTING REPORT
Manuel has an equal amount of heart as he does killer instinct.
Manuel is known for having an Iron Chin
Manuel is known for having amazing stun recovery abilities allowing him to recover from heavy strikes at the highest rates.
Manuel is known for having amazing reflexes when avoiding incoming strikes.
Manuel is known for having great mobility when maneuvering around the cage.
Manuel is known for having good physical strength.
Manuel is known for having decent resistance to cuts and bleeding.
Manuel is known for having poor flexibility.
Manuel is known to not throw any kicks.
Manuel is known to rarely shoot for take downs.
Manuel is known to be a loose cannon and aggressive inside and out of the cage.
FIGHT HISTORY
