December  29, 2007

Nate Mohr

Manvel beat Sam Morgan by submission at the UFC 79 in 1:31 of the First round via ankle lock.

January 2, 2004

Sam Morgan.

Manvel beat Sam Morgan by decision at the RSF-Shooto Challenge 2.

August 10, 2003

Jorge Santiago

Manvel KNOCKED OUT his opponent in 21 seconds of the first round at the King Of The Cage 27 - Aftermeth.

March 30, 2001

Sean Shrek

Manvel lost this bout by decision at the RSF 3 - Reality Submission Fighting 3.

Click below to watch video from THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 5 Episode 11 with MANVEL - JUNE 14, 2007

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Click below to watch video from THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 5 Episode 10 with MANVEL - JUNE 7, 2007

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Click below to watch video from THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 5 Episode 2 with MANVEL - APRIL 12, 2007

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Armenian-born Manvel Gamburyan
 began his training in judo shortly after his family emigrated to the United States. He was a student at Gokor Chivichyan’s Hayastan Academy, and as a competitor, won ten junior nationals and one junior Olympics. He also competed with the 2000 judo junior world team, and is known among the fighting community as “The Anvil.” He is also an avid follower of the UEFA and English Premier League. His professional record includes 5 wins and 1 loss.

Gamburyan is back at the Octagon ring in SpikeTV’s reality series, The Ultimate Fighter 5.

Judo Accomplishments:

2nd Dan Black Belt

7 time Jr. National Champion

1 time Jr. Olympics Champion

2 time Judo Male of the Year

2 time International Champion

Member of the 2000 Jr. World Team

 

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The ANVIL's Myspace Page             SI.COM Article

TV Guide Channel appearance

Los Angeles Times Article

CBS Sportsline Article