Australian UFC welterweight contender Jonathan Micallef looks to extend his win streak to three inside the octagon, as he takes on Themba Gorimbo on Saturday at UFC Perth, which takes place inside the RAC Arena.
Due to his two-fight losing streak, Gorimbo will be the betting underdog with +200 UFC odds, while Micallef, who’s still undefeated in the promotion, is going to be the -250 betting favorite.
UFC Perth: Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo Fight Odds
- Jonathan Micallef: -250
- Themba Gorimbo: +200
UFC Perth: Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo: Tale of the Tape
| Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Height | 6’0” | 6’1” |
| Reach | 77 inches | 77 inches |
| Leg Reach | 44 inches | 43 inches |
| Record | 9-1 | 14-6 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 67% | 57% |
UFC Perth: Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo: Prediction
I predict a unanimous decision win for Micallef, as he’s the slightly better striker and is an equally good grappler as Gorimbo. I think most of their battles will be on the feet, since they’ll cancel each other’s grappling and takedowns.
The looping punches and hooks of Micallef will be key in landing the more damaging strike and scoring points on the judges’ scorecards. However, he must be cautious not to overextend when throwing punches, as he might get countered by Gorimbo.
Jonathan Micallef’s Recent Fight Results
Micallef was the former Hex Fight Series champion before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2024. He submitted Mohamed Ado in the competition to earn a UFC contract. Since then, he has won his first two fights under the promotion, defeating Kevin Jousset and Oban Elliott.
Themba Gorimbo’s Recent Fight Results
Gorimbo was signed by the UFC in 2023 and has competed in seven bouts under the promotion. He recorded four wins (Takashi Sato, Pete Rodriguez, Ramiz Brahimaj, and Niko Price) and three losses (AJ Fletcher, Vicente Luque, and Jeremiah Wells).
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