Best fights of Themba Gorimbo
Over 13 years as a professional, Themba Gorimbo has compiled a 14-7 (8) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Themba Gorimbo KOs Luke Michael
On September 28, 2019 Themba Gorimbo fought Luke Michael for the vacant EFC welterweight title. Gorimbo was 28 years old with a record of 7-2, and Michael was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was coming off a win. Gorimbo stopped Luke Michael via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Themba Gorimbo submits Lyle Karam
On March 14, 2020 Themba Gorimbo defended his EFC welterweight title against Lyle Karam. Gorimbo was 29 years old with a record of 8-2, and Karam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gorimbo submitted Lyle Karam via triangle choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Themba Gorimbo defeats Niko Price
On October 12, 2024 Themba Gorimbo faced Niko Price in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 33 years old with a record of 13-4, and Price was 35 with a record of 16-7. Gorimbo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Price was coming off a win. Gorimbo won via unanimous decision.
4. Themba Gorimbo defeats Ramiz Brahimaj
On May 18, 2024 Themba Gorimbo faced Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 33 years old with a record of 12-4, and Brahimaj was 31 with a record of 10-4. Gorimbo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Brahimaj was coming off a win. Gorimbo won via unanimous decision.
5. Themba Gorimbo loses to Jeremiah Wells via unanimous decision
On November 1, 2025 Themba Gorimbo faced Jeremiah Wells in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 34 years old with a record of 14-5, and Wells was 39 with a record of 12-4-1. Gorimbo was coming off a loss and Wells was on a 2-fight losing streak. Gorimbo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wells.
6. Themba Gorimbo KOs Pete Rodriguez in 32 seconds
On February 3, 2024 Themba Gorimbo faced Pete Rodriguez in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 33 years old with a record of 11-4, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was coming off a win. Gorimbo stopped Pete Rodriguez via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Themba Gorimbo submits Alex Cheboub
On February 21, 2015 Themba Gorimbo faced Alex Cheboub in a lightweight bout. Gorimbo was 24 years old with a record of 4-0, and Cheboub was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Gorimbo submitted Alex Cheboub via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Themba Gorimbo submits Chimmy van Winkel
On December 12, 2013 Themba Gorimbo faced Chimmy van Winkel in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Winkel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Gorimbo submitted Chimmy van Winkel via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Themba Gorimbo submits Juan Lubbe
On August 15, 2013 Themba Gorimbo faced Juan Lubbe in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Lubbe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gorimbo was coming off a win. Gorimbo submitted Juan Lubbe via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Themba Gorimbo loses to Jonathan Micallef via split decision
On May 2, 2026 Themba Gorimbo faced Jonathan Micallef in a welterweight bout. Gorimbo was 35 years old with a record of 14-6, and Micallef was 27 with a record of 9-1. Gorimbo was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Micallef was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gorimbo lost via split decision. Went the distance with Micallef.