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Themba Gorimbo
Fighter

Themba Gorimbo

"Mamba"
14-7-0ZimbabweZimbabweLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Themba Gorimbo holds a professional MMA record of 14-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 21 bouts on record. Themba Gorimbo has won 14 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Themba Gorimbo lands 2.70 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 4.52 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 2, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1991-01-23
Age
35
Nationality
Zimbabwe
Birthplace
Bikita, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power88
Kick power81
Punch speed73
Kick speed87
Accuracy85
Takedowns97
Ground striking97
Submissions69
Chin79
Body strength84
Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.70per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.75per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.52per 15 min
62% success
Takedowns stuffed73%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Themba Gorimbo earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jonathan Micallef
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 9-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Jeremiah Wells
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 12-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Vicente Luque
    UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 22-10-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:52
  4. WIN
    vs Niko Price
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 16-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Ramiz Brahimaj
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Murphy· May 18, 2024· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 10-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Pete Rodriguez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Imavov· Feb 3, 2024· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:32
  7. WIN
    vs Takashi Sato
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 16-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs AJ Fletcher
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:37
  9. WIN
    vs Julio Rodrigues
    Fury FC 65: Weems vs. Miller· Jun 26, 2022· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 13-6
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs Handesson Ferreira
    UAE Warriors 24· Oct 29, 2021· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 16-3-1
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Lyle Karam×2Title bout · Title win #2
    EFC Worldwide 84· Mar 14, 2020· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 6-0
    SUB
    R2 · 2:06
  12. WIN
    vs Luke Michael×1Title bout · Title win #1
    EFC Worldwide 82· Sep 28, 2019· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:48
  13. WIN
    vs José da Rocha Junior
    EFC Worldwide 79· May 4, 2019· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 10-5
    UD
  14. LOSS
    vs Dave Mazany
    EFC Worldwide 63· Sep 9, 2017· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 14-7
    TKO
    R2 · 0:39
  15. WIN
    vs Joe Cummins
    EFC Worldwide 49· May 13, 2016· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 3-0
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    EFC Worldwide 44· Oct 3, 2015· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 14-6
    SUB
    R2 · 1:03
  17. WIN
    vs Alex Cheboub
    EFC Africa 37· Feb 21, 2015· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 7-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:50
  18. WIN
    vs Chaz Wasserman
    EFC Africa 27· Feb 27, 2014· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 1-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:31
  19. WIN
    vs Chimmy van Winkel
    EFC Africa 26· Dec 12, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:59
  20. WIN
    vs Juan Lubbe
    EFC Africa 22· Aug 15, 2013· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:48
  21. WIN
    vs Sydney Mokgolo
    South Africa Regional· Jun 15, 2013· 0-0 vs 3-1
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1693▼5
Peak
1723Oct 12, 2024
Rated fights
21
15001600170020142017202020232026Jun 15, 2013 · 1547Aug 15, 2013 · 1597Dec 12, 2013 · 1624Feb 27, 2014 · 1658Feb 21, 2015 · 1692Oct 3, 2015 · 1644May 13, 2016 · 1661Sep 9, 2017 · 1619May 4, 2019 · 1620Sep 28, 2019 · 1647Mar 14, 2020 · 1680Oct 29, 2021 · 1632Jun 26, 2022 · 1648Feb 18, 2023 · 1614May 20, 2023 · 1644Feb 3, 2024 · 1678May 18, 2024 · 1697Oct 12, 2024 · 1723Dec 7, 2024 · 1711Nov 1, 2025 · 1698May 2, 2026 · 16931693

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Frequently asked questions

When does Themba Gorimbo fight next?

Themba Gorimbo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Themba Gorimbo's record?

Themba Gorimbo's professional MMA record is 14-7-0.

Who is Themba Gorimbo fighting next?

Themba Gorimbo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Themba Gorimbo fight last?

Themba Gorimbo most recently fought Jonathan Micallef at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates on Saturday, May 2, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Themba Gorimbo fight in?

Themba Gorimbo fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Themba Gorimbo have?

Themba Gorimbo has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Themba Gorimbo weigh?

Themba Gorimbo weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Themba Gorimbo's reach?

Themba Gorimbo has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo is 35 years old (born Jan 23, 1991).

Where is Themba Gorimbo from?

Themba Gorimbo is from Zimbabwe.