MMA Match Preview: Jeremiah Wells (12-4-1) vs. Themba Gorimbo (14-5-0)
Venue & Fight Details
Event: UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Time: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
Weight Class: Welterweight (170 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Injury Report
Jeremiah Wells: No reported injuries; returns after withdrawing from a May 2025 matchup.
Themba Gorimbo: Cleared for competition; no reported injuries.
Fighter Matchups
Jeremiah Wells:
Style: Explosive striker with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
Strengths: Powerful early striking, strong top control, 5 career KOs, 4 submissions.
Weakness: Cardio fades late, vulnerable to submissions (last loss via anaconda choke).
Themba Gorimbo:
Style: Well-rounded with a grappling base.
Strengths: High-volume striking (141 sig. strikes vs. Niko Price), 83% takedown success rate, strong cardio.
Weakness: Susceptible to early pressure; last loss came via quick submission to Vicente Luque.
Recent Form
Jeremiah Wells:
Loss – Carlston Harris (SUB, R3, 2024)
Loss – Max Griffin (SD, 2024)
Win – Matthew Semelsberger (SD, 2023)
Themba Gorimbo:
Loss – Vicente Luque (SUB, R1, UFC 310)
Win – Niko Price (UD, 2024)
Win – Ramiz Brahimaj (UD, 2024)
Win – Pete Rodriguez (TKO, 2024)
Fight History & Styles Clash
This is a classic clash of explosiveness vs. attrition:
Wells is most dangerous in the first round, where his power and athleticism can overwhelm opponents.
Gorimbo thrives in longer fights, using reach (77”) and cardio to grind opponents down with volume and takedowns.
Both men have been caught in submissions, making grappling exchanges high-risk.
Betting Trends
Wells: 5 of 12 wins by KO, but 2 straight losses; tends to fade after Round 1.
Gorimbo: 3-1 in last 4; cardio and control-heavy style lead to decisions.
Totals: Wells fights often end inside the distance; Gorimbo’s recent wins have gone to decision.
Line Movement: Gorimbo opened -175, drifted slightly to -170 as bettors backed Wells’ experience.
FIGHT ODDS
Jeremiah Wells + 145
Themba Gorimbo – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
