May 2, 2026
Welterweight Bout
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| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 3 | 8 |
| Experience Gap | -5 | 5 |
| Experience ELO | 1 152 | 1 070 |
| ELO Change | +41 | -31 |
Jonathan Micallef overcame a 5-fight experience disadvantage (3 vs 8 fights), earning a reward for beating the more seasoned veteran Themba Gorimbo.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 064 | 1 003 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This was not a title fight, so both fighters received standard ELO adjustments. However, since ELO is a relative system, victories over former champions can have an indirect impact, and Title Fight ELO can differ from Basic ELO.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Split | Decision - Split |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 139 | 1 154 |
| ELO Change | +12 | -12 |
The controversial Decision - Split reflected a closely contested battle, with Jonathan Micallef receiving reduced bonuses due to the lack of clear domination.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 55 | 39 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 112 | 90 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 83 | 74 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 120 | 1 174 |
| ELO Change | +37 | -37 |
Jonathan Micallef controlled the striking exchanges with 55 vs 39 significant strikes. Jonathan Micallef capitalized on this striking dominance.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 1 | 2 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 4 | 5 |
| Ground Control Time | 3:26 | 5:25 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 2 | 3 |
| Ground ELO | 1 110 | 1 102 |
| ELO Change | +32 | -32 |
Jonathan Micallef did not secure a significant ground advantage against Themba Gorimbo on the ground with 1 takedown, 3:26 of control time, 2 ground strikes, with almost no grappling bonus.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | 91 | 182 |
| Activity ELO | 1 114 | 1 105 |
| ELO Change | +65 | -26 |
Jonathan Micallef demonstrated solid activity levels with 91 days since his last fight, earning a moderate activity bonus for consistent scheduling. As the winner, Jonathan Micallef capitalized on this activity level, while Themba Gorimbo's 182-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 3 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 079 | 1 026 |
| ELO Change | +27 | -21 |
Jonathan Micallef extended his 3-fight win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Themba Gorimbo is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Jonathan Micallef | Themba Gorimbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 064 | 1 003 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.
Why It Matters:
Extra bonuses are awarded for title victories and undefeated streaks. These bonuses are only calculated for certain fighters with notable performances. Only UFC champions and undefeated fighters (in the UFC) can receive these bonuses.