Zimbabwean-born former EFC Welterweight champion and current UFC athlete Themba Gorimbo (14-4-0) continued his winning streak with a decisive victory at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira in Las Vegas. Fighting on the prelim card, Gorimbo earned a unanimous decision win (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over seasoned MMA veteran Niko Price (16-8-0 NC 2).
From the start, Gorimbo was aggressive, overwhelming Price with well-timed combinations and low leg kicks that affected the American’s lead leg early on. He showcased sharp footwork and strategic striking, mixing in teep kicks while switching stances to keep Price off balance.
In the first round, Gorimbo dominated, taking Price’s back and controlling the pace of the fight. The second round saw him maintain distance while targeting Price’s legs before closing in with powerful uppercut and left-hook combinations, achieving full mount. Despite Price’s attempts to defend against takedowns, Gorimbo’s wrestling proved superior. As the fight progressed, Gorimbo showcased his stamina and striking skills, outworking Price and maintaining control on the canvas.
Entering the final round, Gorimbo initiated another takedown and continued to apply relentless pressure, demonstrating his grappling prowess and striking accuracy. His ability to listen to his corner and adapt his strategy highlighted his growth, particularly with his training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. With this victory, Gorimbo not only solidifies his position in one of the toughest divisions in MMA but also raises anticipation for his future performances as he continues to evolve under the guidance of his trainers. UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira Results
– Brandon Royval defeats Tatsuro Taira by split decision (48-47, 48-47)
– JunYong Park defeats Brad Tavares by split decision (29-28, 29-28)
– Chidi Njokuani defeats Jared Gooden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Grant Dawson defeats Rafa Garcia by TKO (strikes) at 1:42 of Round 2
– Daniel Rodriguez defeats Alex Morono by split decision (29-28, 29-28)
– Ramazan Temirov defeats C.J. Vergara by TKO (body shot) at 2:50 of Round 1
– Pat Sabatini defeats Jonathan Pearce by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:06 of Round 1
– Themba Gorimbo defeats Niko Price by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Junior Taf defeats Sean Sharaf by TKO, Round 2, 2:15
– Julia Polastri** defeats Cory McKenna by split decision (29-28, 30-27)
– Cody Haddon defeats Dan Argueta by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Clayton Carpenter defeats Lucas Rocha by technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:12 of Round 2
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