Themba Gorimbo

"The Answer"

MMA Record: 14-6-0
UFC Record: 4-3-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Themba Gorimbo "The Answer" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Themba Gorimbo has 4 wins in the UFC. Themba Gorimbo lands an average of 2.72 significant strikes per minute and averages 5.07 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Themba Gorimbo, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 14 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., Gorimbo stands tall at 6' 1' with a reach of 77', showcasing a physical presence that is both imposing and agile. In terms of performance, Gorimbo has demonstrated a striking accuracy of 60%, averaging 2.72 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 1.32 strikes per minute. His takedown accuracy stands at 65%, with an average of 5.07 takedowns attempted every 15 minutes, and he has held a commendable strike defense rate of 51%. Gorimbo's career highlights include a notable victory over Niko Price, who currently holds an ELO rating of 1052. His most recent fight history includes wins against Pete Rodriguez via KO/TKO punch, Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision, and Niko Price in another unanimous decision bout. However, he has also faced setbacks, losing to Vicente Luque through a submission (Anaconda Choke) and Jeremiah Wells in a close unanimous decision contest.

Biggest Win
Niko Price in 2024
Opponent ELO: 1052

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jan 23 1991
Age
34
Peak ELO
1053
ELO Rank
672 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
96-42-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1030.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1008.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.72
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
60%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.32
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
51%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
5.07
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
65%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.4
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Themba Gorimbo Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-01 UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama Jeremiah Wells U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-12-07 UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura Vicente Luque SUB Anaconda Choke 1 0:52 Loss
2024-10-12 UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira Niko Price U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-05-18 UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy Ramiz Brahimaj U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-02-03 UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov Pete Rodriguez KO/TKO Punch 1 0:32 Win
2023-05-20 UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill Takashi Sato U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-02-18 UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield AJ Fletcher SUB Guillotine Choke 2 1:37 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Themba Gorimbo ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-11-01 Jeremiah Wells 1048 Loss -16 1026
6 2024-12-07 Vicente Luque 1154 Loss -11 1042
5 2024-10-12 Niko Price 1052 Win +17 1053
4 2024-05-18 Ramiz Brahimaj 1010 Win +16 1036
3 2024-02-03 Pete Rodriguez 1005 Win +21 1020
2 2023-05-20 Takashi Sato 987 Win +16 999
1 2023-02-18 AJ Fletcher 970 Loss -17 983

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