Result
Jonathan MicallefDecision (split)
MethodDecision (split)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeLukasz Bosacki
Details(28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+11Jonathan Micallef (1692 → 1703)-11Themba Gorimbo (1619 → 1609)
DateMay 2, 2026
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueRAC Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
The Captain | 10-1-0Jonathan Micallef
L
The Answer | 14-7-0Themba Gorimbo
Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo
Method :Decision (split)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Lukasz Bosacki
Details :(28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
Jonathan Micallef
Elo1703Good
3Y trend1579 → 1703
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (split)
Themba Gorimbo
Elo1609Solid
3Y trend1594 → 1609
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Jonathan Micallef won this fight by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Jonathan Micallef led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jonathan Micallef and Themba Gorimbo across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jonathan MicallefThemba Gorimbo
Elo edge
Jonathan Micallef1703+11 last move
Themba Gorimbo1609-11 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jonathan Micallef#70 of 360 active Welterweight fighters · 1703 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Oban Elliott (rated 1670 at the time): +29.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Aldin Bates (rated 1510 at the time): -38.
- Last 5 fights
- 5 wins, 0 losses, +115 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #69 Khaos Williams, 1 ahead of #71 Sean Clancy Jr..
Themba Gorimbo#185 of 360 active Welterweight fighters · 1609 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Pete Rodriguez (rated 1595 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to AJ Fletcher (rated 1640 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -5 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #184 Kevin Jousset, 1 ahead of #186 Zhasulan Akimzhanov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jonathan MicallefvsThemba Gorimbo
Control time
3:26vs5:25
Sig. strikes
55vs39
Total strikes
83vs74
Takedowns
1vs2
Rev.
1vs0
Finishing profile
Jonathan Micallefsubmission leads 40% of wins
Themba Gorimbosubmission leads 43% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DELLA MADDALENA VS PRATES. Jonathan Micallef defeated Themba Gorimbo by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo quick answers
Who won Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo?
Jonathan Micallef won Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo on?
Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DELLA MADDALENA VS PRATES.
What are the records for Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo?
Jonathan Micallef enters with a 10-1-0 record and Themba Gorimbo enters with a 14-7-0 record.
What division is Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo?
Jonathan Micallef vs Themba Gorimbo is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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