Themba Takura Lawrence Gorimbo (born January 23, 1991) is a Zimbabwean professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
He dropped out of school at the age of 16 to become a blood diamond smuggler in order to survive and take care of his younger brother.
[3] At age 17, Gorimbo fled to South Africa, where he eventually discovered mixed martial arts.
[5] Gorimbo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Billy Goff on February 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 219.
[17] Replacing Nick Diaz who withdrew for unknown reasons, Gorimbo faced Vicente Luque on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.
He received assistance from the UAE Warriors (a professional mixed martial arts organisation based in Abu Dhabi) including John Rogoveanu, a philanthropist.