Themba Gorimbo • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(11/1/25) Gorimbo lost a three round unanimous decision to Jeremiah Wells
• UFC 310(12/7/24) Gorimbo was submitted by Vicente Luque via anaconda choke at :52 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(10/12/24) Gorimbo won a three round unanimous decision over Niko Price
• UFC Fight Night(5/18/24) Gorimbo won a three round unanimous decision over Ramiz Brahimaj
• UFC Fight Night(2/3/24) Gorimbo stopped Pete Rodriguez via strikes at :32 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(5/20/23) Gorimbo won a three round unanimous decision over Takashi Soto
• UFC Fight Night(2/13/23) Gorimbo was submitted by AJ Fletcher via guillotine choke at 1:37 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2013, made UFC debut in February 2023

Two wins by KO, six by submission (2 triangle, guillotine, Brabo, 2 armbar)

Five first-round finishes, three second-round finishes

Has won eight of his last 12

Origin of nickname: “Because I had answers for all my doubters coming up."

Only active fighter from Zimbabwe on the UFC roster

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start fighting?

ANSWER: In 2010, after watching the movie Never Back Down

Q: What ranks and titles have you won?

ANSWER: Won the EFC welterweight championship and I’m a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: Honestly, it's a step closer to my dream. I am here not to just fight in the UFC. I want to become the champion.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting

ANSWER: ? I was 16 when I was digging illegal diamonds in my home country, then moved to South Africa where I worked as a gardener, security guard, painter and cleaner.

Q: Favorite grappling technique

ANSWER: All submissions

Q: Favorite striking technique:

ANSWER: Right hook