Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo

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At a glance

2Key stats ledof 4 compared1
3-0UFC record4-4
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
1,069ELO rating: Micallef leads899
3Win streak: Micallef leads0
WWWLast 5 (old → new)WWLLL
33.3%Finish rate25.0%
77"Reach: Level77"
6' 0"Height: Gorimbo leads6' 1"
27 yrsAge35 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
53.0Sig. strikes / fight28.0
0.7Takedowns / fight3.1

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

No leader is marked on a percentage: Jonathan Micallef has 3 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

They have met once

1Micallef leads the series0
  1. Micallef wonDecision - Split · R3UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates · May 2, 2026

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How they win share of UFC wins

MicallefSUBDEC
GorimboKODEC
0 (0.0%)KO/TKO: Gorimbo leads1 (25.0%)
1 (33.3%)Submission: Micallef leads0 (0.0%)
2 (66.7%)Decision: Gorimbo leads3 (75.0%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

159Sig. strikes landed: Gorimbo leads224
43.8%Strike accuracy56.7%
1Knockdowns: Gorimbo leads2
104Head strikes: Gorimbo leads117
46Body strikes: Gorimbo leads69
9Leg strikes: Gorimbo leads38

No leader is marked on a percentage: Jonathan Micallef has 3 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Grappling career totals

2Takedowns landed: Gorimbo leads25
40.0%Takedown accuracy62.5%
5:10Control time: Gorimbo leads43:51
1Sub. attempts: Gorimbo leads2
1Reversals: Gorimbo leads5

No leader is marked on a percentage: Jonathan Micallef has 3 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.

Career UFC bouts

3Fights: Gorimbo leads8
3Wins: Gorimbo leads4
0Losses4
1Finishes: Level1
100.0%Win rate50.0%
3Best win streak: Gorimbo leads4
1,069Peak ELO: Micallef leads1,028
214Days / fight: Gorimbo leads171
170 lbs.Weight170 lbs.

Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo: Matchup Breakdown

Jonathan Micallef is 3-0 in the Welterweight division with a 100.0% win rate. Themba Gorimbo is 4-4 at Welterweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Jonathan Micallef leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates on May 2, 2026, won by Jonathan Micallef by Decision - Split in round 3.

Jonathan Micallef holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,069 to 899. Career peaks are 1,069 for Jonathan Micallef and 1,028 for Themba Gorimbo. Jonathan Micallef has 0 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 3 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Themba Gorimbo has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 25.0% of the time.

Jonathan Micallef stands 6' 0" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Themba Gorimbo is 6' 1" with a reach of 77", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Jonathan Micallef is 27, Themba Gorimbo is 35.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Jonathan Micallef has landed 159 significant strikes at 43.8% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 5:10 of control time. Themba Gorimbo has landed 224 at 56.7% with 25 takedowns and 43:51 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Jonathan Micallef and Themba Gorimbo fought before?

Yes. Jonathan Micallef and Themba Gorimbo have fought once in the UFC. Jonathan Micallef won by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates on May 2, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo has more UFC wins: 4 to 3. Jonathan Micallef's UFC record is 3-0; Themba Gorimbo's is 4-4.

KO/TKO wins: Jonathan Micallef 0, Themba Gorimbo 1. Submission wins: Jonathan Micallef 1, Themba Gorimbo 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Jonathan Micallef or Themba Gorimbo?

Themba Gorimbo is taller at 6'1", to Jonathan Micallef's 6'0" (1 inch). Both have a 77-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.