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Flyweight Tumelo Manyamala poses for a photo ahead of TUF Season 33 (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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Meet Flyweight Tumelo Manyamala | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen

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Flyweight Tumelo Manyamala aims to become the next big star on this season of The Ultimate Fighter. With legendary coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen facing off as coaches, the question is "Who will be this year's Ultimate Fighter?" Join us as we meet the welterweights and flyweights that make up this season's cast.

Professional Record: 6-1

Birthplace: South Africa

Fighting Out Of: Cape Town, South Africa

Affiliation: Pride Fighting Academy

Quick Stat: Claimed gold in the Abu Dhabi Intercontinental Pro division in 2021.

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Why I Will Be The Ultimate Fighter:

I will be the Ultimate Fighter because I feel I am a true embodiment of a true martial artist, always improving with every single fight. If you watch my fights in order, you’d see there’s a huge improvement. I just feel it’s my destiny so I’ll definitely be the Ultimate Fighter.

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What Team I Want To Be On:

That is a tough one, I mean as a striker myself I would prefer a wrestler. It turns out they’re both wrestlers, but I have watched more Daniel Cormier UFC fights, so I think definitely Daniel Cormier.

Biggest Inspriation:

Oh I have quite a few, but I would say prime Adesanya definitely my inspiration. I just love his style and everything. 

What Is Your Dream Matchup:

Whoever is champ, Pantoja – I am coming for you.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exciting, knockouts, knockouts, knockouts.