Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott - AI generated fight pick

Oban Elliott is the more battle-tested and proven UFC welterweight, with a 12-3 record and recent wins over solid competition. He holds statistical edges in significant strike accuracy (48% vs 44%), strike defense (60% vs 59%), and has a higher takedown accuracy (44% vs 50%, but with more UFC experience against better wrestlers). While Jonathan Micallef has a reach advantage (77" vs 72"), Elliott's recent form, including a KO/TKO win over Bassil Hafez and a decision win over Preston Parsons, shows he can handle tough, grinding fights. Micallef has a shorter average fight time, suggesting he may be more aggressive early, but Elliott's ability to go the distance and maintain output is a strong advantage. Historically, fighters with Elliott's UFC experience and defensive stats outperform less-tested newcomers, even when giving up reach. Unless Micallef can leverage his reach for a quick finish, Elliott's experience, defense, and ability to win decisions give him the edge.