Welterweight, Mohamed Ado (5-0) Vs Jonathan Micallef (6-1)
Notable Notes
- Micallef has more amateur fights than Ado had pro fights (six to five).
- Micallef is a former HEX welterweight champion.
- Ado has finished all five of his fights.
- Ado has never fought someone with a losing record (two .500 records).
- Ado has only been fighting for almost two years.
Mohamed Ado
Pros
- Good jab
- Solid grappling
- Good one-two
- Strong clinchwork
- Well-conditioned
- Composure
- Good wrestling
- Submission threat
Cons
- Poor head movement
- Loose top control
Jonathan Micallef
Pros
- Good volume
- Submission threat
- Uses length well
- Solid TDD
- Good volume
Cons
- Hands low
- Questionable cardio
- Throws wide
- Poor striking defense
Prediction: I’ve been onto Ado ever since he went 2-0 against two guys that were expected to beat him. You can’t find a ton on Micallef because the promotion he’s fought almost exclusively for, HEX, is terrible at showing their fights.
I’ll say Micallef losing to Aldin Bates is a bad look. A rebound against Matt Vaile is a good one though. Between the two I like Ado on the feet more. Ado has concerns with his striking defense; Micallef has major concerns in that area. I like the wrestling of Ado more and the grappling of Micallef more.
I believe the key factor in this fight is the cardio of Ado. If you notice, in between rounds Ado doesn’t take a seat on the stool. It’s a sign that his conditioning is up to par and Micallef’s durability is a big grey area. I only see Micallef winning if Ado gets a takedown and loses position. I feel as Ado will land the jab and the straight punches down the middle. I have Ado by TKO in round three and I’m 65% confident.
