Jonathan Micallef
The Captain
England
Remains perfect in UFC
Micallef defeated Oban Elliott via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:21 of Round 2 at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
This fight was due to take place last September, at which point Elliott withdrew a couple days prior due to illness. They got it on here, and for the most part, Micallef looked pretty lousy. His striking was quite reckless, and his stand-up defense was compromised due to Elliott's speed edge. Micallef finally shot a takedown midway through Round 2 and landed it, with the bout essentially being over at that point. Micallef's striking isn't very good, but he's young enough (27 in March) to make improvements, and he clearly has a clue on the mat. He's 2-0 in the UFC, in addition to picking up a submission win on Dana White's Contender Series back in October 2024.
This fight was due to take place last September, at which point Elliott withdrew a couple days prior due to illness. They got it on here, and for the most part, Micallef looked pretty lousy. His striking was quite reckless, and his stand-up defense was compromised due to Elliott's speed edge. Micallef finally shot a takedown midway through Round 2 and landed it, with the bout essentially being over at that point. Micallef's striking isn't very good, but he's young enough (27 in March) to make improvements, and he clearly has a clue on the mat. He's 2-0 in the UFC, in addition to picking up a submission win on Dana White's Contender Series back in October 2024.
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Fight finally re-booked
Micallef will take on Oban Elliott in a welterweight matchup at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The two were set to throw down at UFC Perth back in September, but Elliott was forced to withdraw due to illness. Now, Micallef will get another shot to improve to 2-0 in two UFC bouts after getting his shot via Contender Series in October of 2024. Micallef will enter with a five-inch reach advantage, and while it's only been two fights, his 4.77 significant strikes landed per minute also appears to be an advantage.
The two were set to throw down at UFC Perth back in September, but Elliott was forced to withdraw due to illness. Now, Micallef will get another shot to improve to 2-0 in two UFC bouts after getting his shot via Contender Series in October of 2024. Micallef will enter with a five-inch reach advantage, and while it's only been two fights, his 4.77 significant strikes landed per minute also appears to be an advantage.
Won't fight at UFC Perth
Micallef's scheduled fight against Oban Elliott at UFC Perth on Sept. 27 has been canceled due to illness, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott came down with an illness a few days away from the fight, resulting in the bout being called off. Micallef is in the midst of a three-fight winning streak but will need to wait a bit longer for a chance to continue his winning ways.
Elliott came down with an illness a few days away from the fight, resulting in the bout being called off. Micallef is in the midst of a three-fight winning streak but will need to wait a bit longer for a chance to continue his winning ways.
Scheduled for UFC Perth
Micallef is scheduled to face Oban Elliott in a welterweight bout at UFC Perth on Sept. 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old will return to action after defeating Kevin Jousset via unanimous decision during his official company debut at UFC 312 on Feb. 8. Micallef holds an 8-1-0 professional record and is riding a three-bout winning streak.
The 26-year-old will return to action after defeating Kevin Jousset via unanimous decision during his official company debut at UFC 312 on Feb. 8. Micallef holds an 8-1-0 professional record and is riding a three-bout winning streak.
Strong showing in UFC debut
Micallef defeated Kevin Jousset via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 312 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Micallef earned his UFC opportunity with a first-round submission win on Dana White's Contender Series in October. He made his official company debut here and completely flipped the script, throwing almost exclusively kicks and having a ton of success in the process. He dropped Jousset with a head kick in Round 1 and damaged his with body kicks throughout the bout. The fact Jousset was either unable or unwilling to attempt to grapple certainly helped matters. Micallef won't be 26 years of age until next month, so it's conceivable he could continue to improve moving forward.
Micallef earned his UFC opportunity with a first-round submission win on Dana White's Contender Series in October. He made his official company debut here and completely flipped the script, throwing almost exclusively kicks and having a ton of success in the process. He dropped Jousset with a head kick in Round 1 and damaged his with body kicks throughout the bout. The fact Jousset was either unable or unwilling to attempt to grapple certainly helped matters. Micallef won't be 26 years of age until next month, so it's conceivable he could continue to improve moving forward.
Debut scheduled
Micallef will fight Kevin Jousset at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Micallef earned a UFC contract in October by defeating Mohamed Ado in a Contender Series fight and will carry a 7-1 professional record into his debut against Jousset. The 25-year-old Micallef has two inches of reach over his next opponent but will need to make up for a lack of experience versus Jousset, who is six years older than the Australian welterweight.
Micallef earned a UFC contract in October by defeating Mohamed Ado in a Contender Series fight and will carry a 7-1 professional record into his debut against Jousset. The 25-year-old Micallef has two inches of reach over his next opponent but will need to make up for a lack of experience versus Jousset, who is six years older than the Australian welterweight.