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Manvel Gamburyan was born on 8 May, 1981 in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union, is an Armenian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Manvel Gamburyan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 8 May, 1981
Birthday 8 May
Birthplace Leninakan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Armenian

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Manvel Gamburyan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Manvel Gamburyan height is 5ft 5in and Weight 136 lb.

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Height 5ft 5in
Weight 136 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Manvel Gamburyan Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Manvel Gamburyan worth at the age of 42 years old? Manvel Gamburyan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Armenian. We have estimated Manvel Gamburyan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1981

Manvel Gamburyan (Մանվել Գամբուրյան; born May 8, 1981) is an Armenian mixed martial artist who has competed in the UFC's lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight divisions.

1991

In May 1991, Gamburyan's family relocated from Armenia to the United States.

Shortly after his arrival, he began training in judo at Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell's Hayastan MMA Academy, quickly becoming one of the top judokan in the country, winning junior nationals less than two years later.

1999

A professional competitor since 1999, he was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter 5, and also competed in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and King of the Cage (KOTC).

Gamburyan began his career in mixed martial arts in 1999 at the age of 17.

2000

He went on to win junior nationals eight times, the junior Olympics once, and was a member of the 2000 Junior World Team.

Later, Gamburyan also began training in Kyokushin Karate aged 15.

2001

He won his first four fights, then lost a decision to future UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk in 2001.

Gamburyan's cousin Karo Parisyan nicknamed him "The Pitbull" for the tenacity he displayed in the fight.

2007

In 2007, Gamburyan appeared on the reality show The Ultimate Fighter 5, fighting on Jens Pulver's team.

His nickname was changed to "Anvil" for his UFC career because "Pitbull" was already taken by other UFC fighters such as Andrei Arlovski and Thiago Alves.

Gamburyan defeated Noah Thomas by kimura lock in the preliminary round.

In his next matchup, Gamburyan defeated Matt Wiman to advance to the semifinal round.

In the semifinal round, Gamburyan beat Joe Lauzon in a unanimous decision and advanced to the finale with Nate Diaz.

He was considered an underdog in each of his fights, in part due to his short stature.

After the Lauzon fight, UFC president Dana White personally apologized to Gamburyan for doubting him.

In the finale, Gamburyan controlled Diaz for the majority of the fight, but was forced to tap out in the second round after dislocating his right shoulder on an unsuccessful takedown attempt.

Although this technically counts as a submission due to injury, Gamburyan has never been submitted by an opponent in his MMA career.

Despite losing the show, Gamburyan secured a UFC contract with his performance.

He won his next two UFC fights, defeating Nate Mohr by ankle lock at UFC 79 and Jeff Cox by guillotine choke at UFC Fight Night 13.

Gamburyan raised some controversy in the Cox fight by delivering a spinning leg kick after feigning the mutual tap of gloves that is often seen at the beginning of the match.

The crowd in attendance reacted with heavy booing.

He returned to action at UFC 87 and was knocked out in 12 seconds by Rob Emerson.

At UFC 94, Gamburyan lost to Thiago Tavares in a back and forth fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29–28).

After his loss to Tavares, Gamburyan decided to drop down to the featherweight division and fight in the Zuffa-owned WEC.

Gamburyan's first fight at featherweight was a decision win over John Franchi at WEC 41.

2009

Gamburyan defeated Leonard Garcia on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44 via unanimous decision.

Gamburyan fought former WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown at WEC 48.

He won by knockout in the first round as well as getting the Knockout of the Night bonus of $65,000.

2010

Gamburyan lost via second-round KO to José Aldo in a bout for the WEC Featherweight Championship on September 30, 2010, at WEC 51.

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.

2011

Gamburyan was expected to face Raphael Assunção on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128, but was forced out of the bout with a back injury and replaced by Erik Koch.

Gamburyan next faced Tyson Griffin on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4.

He lost the fight via majority decision.

Gamburyan was expected to face Diego Nunes on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135, but was forced to withdraw from the bout after suffering a shoulder injury.

The bout ultimately took place at UFC 141 and Gamburyan lost via unanimous decision.

2012

Gamburyan defeated Michihiro Omigawa via unanimous decision on August 4, 2012, at UFC on FOX 4.

2013

Gamburyan was expected to face Chad Mendes on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.

However, Gamburyan was forced out of the bout with a thumb injury.