Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Jonathan Micallef
8-1
2 Win Streak
Age
26
Height
6'0"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
09:01
Gym
Combat 1 MMA / Australian Elite Team
UFC Record
2-0(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 1
Last 2
WW
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Werribee, Australia
Last Fight2026-02-01
OE
W - Oban Elliott
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Jonathan MicallefDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
KJ
vs Kevin Jousset
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OE
vs Oban Elliott
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:31
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
0.83 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Jonathan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
5 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
80%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
20%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
20%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (180%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (120% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc95%
Clinch
85% acc5%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential+0.77/min
4.77 landed/min4.00 absorbed/min
4.77
Landed/Min
4.00
Absorbed/Min
0.83
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed86
Sig. Strikes Attempted196
Key Insights
Jonathan is a distance-first striker, with 97% of output at range.
Effective body attack (34%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#14 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#47 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
1
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.83
TD / 15min
0.83
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
4
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
172
1.28
Ratio
Absorbed
134
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
120%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 120% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+67%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.8pp
Body
-17.7pp
Leg
-5.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#17
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#38
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#8
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#7
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#36
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#11
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#27
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights