A baffling exit or a hoax as Gorimbo calls time on UFC career
“Thank you to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and everyone. I dared to be someone and something and failed,” Gorimbo wrote.
By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda
May. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe’s Themba Gorimbo retires from MMA after historic UFC career
Themba Gorimbo has announced his retirement from professional fighting, bringing an end to a 13-year career that saw him become the first Zimbabwean to win a bout inside the UFC Octagon.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 22, 2026
Gorimbo severs ties with family and country
This is a radical departure from traditional African values, where being laid to rest in one's ancestral lands is considered sacred.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jan. 25, 2026
Gorimbo suffers another UFC loss
The loss marks Gorimbo’s second consecutive setback in the Octagon, following a rapid first-round defeat late last year.
By Sports Reporter
Nov. 3, 2025
Zim colours greenlight delights Chigorimbo
Gorimbo, who started the year with a win over replacement opponent Pete Rodriguez via knockout in 32 seconds at UFC Vegas 85 in February
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 13, 2024
Mataya embarks on ambitious Mixed Martial Arts project
It is inspired by the iconic Ireland-based SBG which has produced several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters, the most notable being Conor McGregor.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Oct. 29, 2023
Gorimbo challenged by ‘The Rock’ gesture
Gorimbo made his UFC debut in February at the UFC Fight Night with a loss to AJ Fletcher by a unanimous decision before returning to secure a first win in the Octagon against Sato.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jul. 30, 2023
Social media star Hasbulla apologises after 'he is arrested for driving offences when his friends performed car stunts in the road in Russia'
Hasbulla later posted an update on social media to acknowledge the incident, but stressed he was not driving any of the cars.
By Daily Mail Uk
May. 9, 2023
Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA
ZMMAA is still in the process of setting up structures, which would help the spread of the sport to every corner of the country, but more work has been done in Harare compared to other areas.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Feb. 26, 2023
