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"The Answer"

Themba Gorimbo

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14-5-0 (W-L-D)

2

녹아웃 승리

6

서브미션 승

5

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Themba Gorimbo
  • Last fight

    승리
    Themba Gorimbo

    Luque vs Gorimbo

    07.12.24

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Learn more about Themba Gorimbo's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
유효한
고향
Zimbabwe
체육관
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
파이팅 스타일
MMA
나이
34
높이
73.00
무게
171.00
옥타곤 데뷔
18.02.23
리치
77.00
다리 리치
43.00
  • Pro since 2013
     
  • Two wins by KO, six by submission (2 triangle, guillotine, Brabo, 2 armbar)
     
  • Five first-round finishes
     
  • Has won eight of his last 11
     
  • Origin of nickname: “Because I had answers for all my doubters coming up.”

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 

When and why did you start fighting? In 2010, after watching the movie Never Back Down 

Training: I do almost everything every single day. Boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling.

What ranks and titles have you won? Won the EFC welterweight championship and I’m a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. 

Do you have any heroes? Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

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

What was your job before you started fighting? 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.

Favorite grappling technique: All submissions

Favorite striking technique: Right hook