Prelims: Fight 2 UFC WelterWeight Bout 3 x 5 min Rounds. Jonathan Micallef v Themba Gorimbo


 UFC Fight Night Fight 2


RAC Arena, Perth Australia
Della Maddalena vs Prates
Saturday, May 2
Min Card: 1:00 PM SAST
Prelims: 10 AM SAST
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Prelims:
Fight 2 UFC WelterWeight Bout 3 x 5 min Rounds.
Jonathan Micallef v Themba Gorimbo

Jonathan Micallef, also known as The Captain, is an Australian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. He has a record of 9 wins and 1 loss and gained recognition after his debut at UFC 312, where he won by unanimous decision against Kevin Jousset. Micallef is known for his disciplined approach to training and has a strong family background, being one of nine children. He has been involved in the UFC since his debut and is recognized for his contributions to the sport.

Themba Gorimbo is a Zimbabwean professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division.
Themba Takura Lawrence Gorimbo, nicknamed "Mamba," was born on January 23, 1991, in Bikita, Zimbabwe

.He faced significant hardships early in life, losing his mother at age 12 and his father at 13. To survive and support his younger brother, he dropped out of school at 16 and became involved in illegal diamond mining, during which he was attacked by German

At 17, he fled to South Africa, where he discovered mixed martial arts and later moved to the United States to pursue a professional MMA career

Gorimbo competes in the welterweight division of the UFC and is notable for being the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC match

.He made his UFC debut against A.J. Fletcher on February 18, 2023, losing via guillotine choke in the second round, but later secured a victory against Takashi Sato on May 20, 2023, via unanimous decision

.He was scheduled to face Kiefer Crosbie in February 2024, but the bout was canceled due to Crosbie’s injury

Before joining the UFC, Gorimbo was the EFC welterweight champion, establishing himself as a prominent figure in African MMA

.He currently trains out of Miami, Florida, and has a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 6 losses

His journey from a challenging childhood in Zimbabwe to competing on the global stage highlights his resilience and determination

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