Themba Gorimbo (aka The Rock’s favorite fighter) retires from MMA after latest loss – ‘I failed’

“Mamba” is walking away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Themba Gorimbo has officially retired from mixed martial arts following his loss earlier this month at UFC Perth (Sat., May 2, 2026), where he dropped a competitive split decision to Australia’s Jonathan Micallef. The Zimbabwean fighter announced the news in an emotional statement on social media. […]