Fighter metrics
- Wins by KO
- 0
- Wins by submission
- 0
- Wins by decision
- 0
Striking accuracy
69%94 landed · 136 attempted
Takedown accuracy
59%Fight history
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Niko PriceUFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira · Oct 12, 2024
WinnerUnanimous Decision · Round 3
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Ramiz BrahimajUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy · May 18, 2024
Winner -
Pete RodriguezUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov · Feb 3, 2024
WinnerKO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:32
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Takashi SatoUFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill · May 20, 2023
WinnerUnanimous Decision · Round 3
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AJ FletcherUFC Fight Night: Andrade Vs. Blanchfield · Feb 18, 2023
DefeatedSubmission · Round 2 · 1:37
Themba Gorimbo Bio
Themba Gorimbo is an up-and-coming UFC fighter from Zimbabwe, who has been making waves in the world of Mixed Martial Arts since his debut in 2014. Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, Themba developed a passion for martial arts at an early age and started training professionally when he was fifteen years old. He went on to compete in various amateur tournaments throughout his homeland before eventually turning professional with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization.
Throughout his career as a professional MMA fighter Themba has displayed amazing technical skill and determination that have made him one of the most promising young fighters today. Standing six feet tall and weighing 205lbs, Themba’s frame makes him intimidating inside the octagon. He also possesses great athleticism which includes good balance, footwork, agility and powerful striking skills that make him a formidable opponent to any other fighter on the roster. He was able to combine these attributes into impressive performances against some very talented opponents including notable names such as Francis Carmont and Jason Miller in back-to-back victories over both men by submission via arm triangle chokehold during UFC Fight Nights 46 & 49 respectively; showcasing an impressive technical grappling game alongside vicious ground & pound strikes whenever required throughout those contests leading to their respective finishes.
Grouping this together with Themba’s never say die attitude it’s no wonder why he is held so highly by fans worldwide!
Themba also boasts masterful knowledge when it comes to Muay Thai techniques which allows him versatility within standup exchanges giving him further advantages going into each fight; something that not many fighters possess! It’s these qualities combined along with sheer will power that have enabled Themba to gain victory after victory resulting in a win/loss record as of July 2019 reading 6 wins out of 8 total fights: 4 by submission (2 rear naked chokes & 2 arm triangle chokes), 1 knockout victory & 1 decision win overall proving just how well rounded he really is!
Outside of mixed martial arts competition,Themba enjoys helping others succeed through teaching them what he knows about MMA at Goshin Karate dojo located nearby Harare thus paying tribute to where it all began for himself alongside enjoying spending time connecting with family & friends whenever possible too; something we can all relate too I think? All things considered there should be no doubt why ‘The Hammer’ as they call him around here continues inspiring individuals across Africa – let alone everywhere else – forging ahead towards greatness every single day propelled by nothing more than self belief coupled alongside hard work enabling this African warrior pursue his dreams despite any obstacles faced along the way!
- Record
- 13-4-0
- Division
- Welterweight
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 170 lbs.
- Reach
- 77"
- Leg reach
- 43.00
- Birthplace
- Zimbabwe
- Country
- Zimbabwe
