Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Themba Gorimbo
14-5
Age
34
Height
6'1"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
08:50
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
4-3(7 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Zimbabwe
Last Fight2025-11-01
JW
L - Jeremiah Wells
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Themba GorimboDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
TS
vs Takashi Sato
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Ramiz Brahimaj
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PR
vs Pete Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:32
LOSS
AF
vs AJ Fletcher
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 1:37
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 1:37
LOSS
JW
vs Jeremiah Wells
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R1 0:52
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R1 0:52
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
4.81 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Themba adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 61% striking and 65% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Mount
40%
Guillotines
33%
Triangles
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (113%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 233% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.8) and TD Acc% (65%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.📍
Grappling threat: 65% TD accuracy at 4.8 per 15. Dominant wrestler.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (81% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#15 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
59% acc48%
Clinch
82% acc29%
Ground
61% acc23%
Striking Differential+2.06/min
3.15 landed/min1.09 absorbed/min
3.15
Landed/Min
1.09
Absorbed/Min
0.57
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed167
Sig. Strikes Attempted272
Key Insights
Themba incorporates heavy clinch work (32%).
Effective body attack (34%).
Dominant exchange ratio (2.9:1).
Elite accuracy at 61%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (82% accuracy).
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
65%
Elite
Division Rank#4 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
82%
Elite
Division Rank#13 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
8%
Landed
2
Defended
24
Total
26
4.81
TD / 15min
0.57
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
26
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
34
Landed
52
Attempted
65%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.81 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (82%).
6 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (65%).
Clinch TD specialist: 65% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
334
3.27
Ratio
Absorbed
102
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
45.3
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.9
Standing %
52%
R3 vs R1 Output
81%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.27x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (45.3) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
2:06
R2 Control
2:10
R3 Control
3:14
R1 to Final
-2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-11.5pp
Body
+23.8pp
Leg
-12.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-16.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#46
of 54
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#1
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#5
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#15
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#22
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#3
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#18
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#1
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2683
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights