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Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo

Jonathan Micallef is 10-1-0; Themba Gorimbo is 14-7-0. Themba Gorimbo is 8 years older than Jonathan Micallef. Themba Gorimbo is 1" · 3 cm taller than Jonathan Micallef. They have met once: Jonathan Micallef 1, Themba Gorimbo 0.

Jonathan Micallef
Australia
Jonathan Micallef
“The Captain” · 10-1-0
SDSUBUD
WelterweightMet once
Themba Gorimbo
Zimbabwe
Themba Gorimbo
“Mamba” · 14-7-0
SDUDSUB
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Style & credentials

Jonathan Micallef

No background on record

Camp · Combat 1 MMA · Australia
Themba Gorimbo

No background on record

Camp · Xtreme Couture · Zimbabwe

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

65%
Head
52%
29%
Body
31%
6%
Leg
17%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Jonathan Micalleflast 4 fights
68%18%14%
Themba Gorimbolast 8 fights
38%25%37%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Jonathan Micallef Themba Gorimbo
Strikes landed / min
3.852.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.641.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.084.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
42%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
66%73%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.700.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jonathan Micallef · Good · better than 66% of UFC fightersThemba Gorimbo · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.85
Strikes landed / min
2.70
3.64
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.75
1.08 / 2.6
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.52 / 7.3
42%
Takedown accuracy
62%
66%
Takedown defence
73%
1:36
Control time / fight
5:29
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Jonathan Micallef4 UFC fights · 160 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
62%99/286
24%38/49
5%8/10
Clinch
2%3/7
6%9/10
1%1/1
Ground
1%2/4
0%0/0
0%0/0
Themba Gorimbo8 UFC fights · 224 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%63/185
10%22/33
17%38/39
Clinch
5%11/20
20%45/51
0%0/0
Ground
19%43/65
1%2/2
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Jonathan Micallef and Themba Gorimbo ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates (Sat, May 2, 2026), where Jonathan Micallef won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Jonathan Micallef and Themba Gorimbo?

Jonathan Micallef is 10-1-0 and Themba Gorimbo is 14-7-0.

Who has the longer reach, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Neither. Both have a 77" · 196 cm reach.

Who is taller, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Jonathan Micallef stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo is 35 and Jonathan Micallef is 27.

Who has more finishes, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Jonathan Micallef has 6 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission); Themba Gorimbo has 8 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).