Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43.8% | 56.7% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 4.1 | 2.7 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.8 | 1.7 | ► |
| Strike Differential | 0.3/min | 1.0/min | — |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 40.0% | 62.5% | ► |
| Takedown Defense | 71.4% | 73.1% | — |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 0.8 | 4.5 | ► |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.4 | 0.4 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 2:00 | 7:55 | ► |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 0.0% | 25.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 33.3% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 66.7% | 75.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 12:50 | 10:22 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.4 | 0.4 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.4 | 0.9 | — |
| Edges | 1 | 5 | 3 even |
Fight Dynamics
| Statistic | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 85.6% | 69.2% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 12:50 | 10:22 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 33.3% | 37.5% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 64.3% | 58.6% | ◀ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 9-5 (64.3%) | 34-24 (58.6%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 9-5 (64.3%) | 13-14 (48.1%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 69.5% | 22.9% | — |
| % Time in Control | 13.4% | 52.8% | ▶ |
| % Time Controlled | 17.1% | 24.3% | — |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 43.9% | 68.5% | ▶ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 5.42 | 6.48 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 5.05 | 4.53 | — |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | +0.37 | +1.95 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 42.4% | 47.9% | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Defense | 58.2% | 61.3% | — |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 0.68 | 1.42 | ▶ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 0.94 | 10.54 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 1.31 | 6.85 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | 0.96 | — |
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43.8% | 55.6% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 4.1 | 2.8 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.8 | 1.8 | ► |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40.0% | 69.0% | ► |
| Takedown Defense | 71.4% | 75.0% | — |
| Control Time/Fight | 1:43 | 6:06 | ► |
| Edges | 1 | 4 | 1 even |
Last 3 Fights
Jonathan Micallef
Themba Gorimbo
Common Opponents
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Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Jonathan Micallef is the busier striker, landing 4.1 significant strikes per minute vs 2.7. Their opponent absorbs 1.7 strikes per minute on average — Jonathan Micallef's output should find a target.
Striking Accuracy: Themba Gorimbo connects on 56.7% of significant strikes compared to 43.8%. The 13pp accuracy gap compounds over the rounds.
Grappling: Jonathan Micallef shoots at 40% accuracy but Themba Gorimbo stops 73% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Themba Gorimbo shoots at 62% accuracy against Jonathan Micallef's 71% defense — Jonathan Micallef should keep it standing.
Control: Themba Gorimbo controls 5:28 per fight on average vs 1:43 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.
Finish Threat: Both fighters trend toward decisions — Jonathan Micallef (67% of wins) and Themba Gorimbo (75%).
Fight Length: Jonathan Micallef's fights average 12:50 vs 10:22 for Themba Gorimbo. If this reaches the championship rounds, Jonathan Micallef's conditioning history becomes a factor.