Jacob Malkoun

Jacob Malkoun
Born	(1995-08-26) August 26, 1995 (age 29) Sydney, Australia
Other names	Mamba
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division	Middleweight
Reach	73 in (185 cm)[1]
Style	Boxing, BJJ
Fighting out of	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Team	Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[2]
Years active	2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	11
Wins	8
By knockout	3
By decision	5
Losses	3
By knockout	1
By decision	1
By disqualification	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jacob Malkoun (born August 26, 1995) is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

At the age of 16, Malkoun started training in martial arts after his father put him in a local boxing gym to shed some his 115 kg Rugby League Prop’s frame where he trains with former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.[3] Malkoun is an ADCC Asia 2019 Trials winner and a 2019 Pan Pacific Gold Medalist. He also has a 3-0 record as a Pro Boxer.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Debuting in 2017, Malkoun compiled a 4–0 record on the regional Australian scene, winning his debut against Cam Rowston at BRACE 47 via unanimous decision.[6] He would go on to win his next two bouts by the way off TKO; against Ryan Heketa at Hex Fight Series 17[7] and Christophe Van Dijk at Wollongong Wars 7.[8] In his last bout on the regional scene, he defeated Sebastian Temesi at Eternal MMA 48 via unanimous decision.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Malkoun made his UFC debut at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020 against Phil Hawes. Malkoun lost the fight via knockout 18 seconds into round one.[10]

Malkoun faced Abdul Razak Alhassan on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Malkoun faced AJ Dobson on February 12, 2022 at UFC 271.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Malkoun faced Brendan Allen on June 11, 2022 at UFC 275.[15] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[16]

Malkoun faced Nick Maximov on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Malkoun is scheduled to face Al Aiaskhab Khizriev on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. However, Khizriev was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons,[19] and he was replaced by newcomer Robert Bryczek.[20] Bryczek was then in turn replaced by Cody Brundage.[21] Malkoun lost the fight via disqualification in the first round, rendering Brundage unable to continue after an illegal elbow to the back of Brundage's head.[22]

Malkoun faced Andre Petroski on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.[23] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[24]

Malkoun was scheduled to face Rodolfo Vieira on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.[25] However, Malkoun withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury.[26]

Personal life

Malkoun's moniker "Mamba" is after the late NBA Lakers player Kobe Bryant.[27]

Malkoun works as a Jiu Jitsu instructor at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange in Sydney, Australia.[2]

Championships and accomplishments

Grappling

• 2019: ADCC Asian & Oceanic Championship - 1st place in 99 kg class (Tokyo)[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

11 matches	8 wins	3 losses
By knockout	3	1
By decision	5	1
By disqualification	0	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	8–3	Andre Petroski	TKO (soccer kick to the body)	UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot	March 30, 2024	2	0:39	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss	7–3	Cody Brundage	DQ (illegal elbow)	UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot	September 23, 2023	1	4:15	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	An illegal elbow to the back of the head rendered Brundage unable to continue.
Win	7–2	Nick Maximov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo	October 15, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	6–2	Brendan Allen	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 275	June 11, 2022	3	5:00	Kallang, Singapore
Win	6–1	A.J. Dobson	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 271	February 12, 2022	3	5:00	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	5–1	Abdul Razak Alhassan	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum	April 17, 2021	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	4–1	Phil Hawes	KO (punches)	UFC 254	October 24, 2020	1	0:18	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win	4–0	Sebastian Temesi	Decision (unanimous)	Eternal MMA 48	October 4, 2019	3	5:00	Melbourne, Australia
Win	3–0	Christophe Van Dijk	TKO (punches)	Wollongong Wars 7	July 12, 2019	3	3:31	Wollongong, Australia
Win	2–0	Ryan Heketa	TKO (punches)	Hex Fight Series 17	October 26, 2018	1	1:32	Sydney, Australia
Win	1–0	Cam Rowston	Decision (unanimous)	BRACE 47	March 18, 2017	3	5:00	Sydney, Australia	Middleweight debut.

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See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

1. "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
2. "Gracie Smeaton Grange - Instructor Jacob Malkoun". graciesmeatongrange.com.au. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
3. "Robert Whittaker's training partner Jacob Malkoun set for UFC debut on Fight Island". Fox Sports. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
4. Bitter, Shawn (21 October 2020). "Welcome to the UFC: Jacob Malkoun". Cageside Press. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
5. "Jacob Malkoun Found His Confidence | UFC". www.ufc.com. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
6. "Theo Christakos defends Brace welterweight title with second round submission at Brace 47". Fight News Australia. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
7. "Kitt Campbell finishes Joel Kendrick early at Hex Fight Series 17". Fight News Australia. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
8. "Brad Riddell, Saeid Fatahifar, Jacob Malkoun victorious at Wollongong Wars 7". Fight News Australia. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
9. "Eternal 48 Results". Fight News Australia. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
10. Doherty, Dan (24 October 2020). "UFC 254 Results: Phil Hawes Destroys Jacob Malkoun Quickly in Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
11. Redactie (31 March 2021). "Abdul Razak Alhassan to Middleweight Division, meets Jacob Malkoun on April 17 in Las Vegas". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2021.
12. Bonada, Frank (18 April 2021). "Jacob Malkoun Grinds Out Dominant Unanimous Decision Victory Over Abdul Razak Alhassan vs - UFC Vegas 24 Results (Highlights)". MiddleEasy. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
13. "AJ Dobson maakt UFC debuut tegen Jacob Malkoun tijdens UFC 270 op 22 januari". MMA DNA. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
14. Bitter, Shawn (12 February 2022). "UFC 271: Jacob Malkoun Imposes Will, Wins Decision Over A.J. Dobson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
15. "UFC 275 | Allen kondigt partij tegen Malkoun aan op 11 juni". Eurosport (in Dutch). 17 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
16. Anderson, Jay (11 June 2022). "UFC 275: Brendan Allen Tops Jacob Malkoun in Grappling-Heavy Affair". Cageside Press. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
17. Steve Duncan (7 September 2022). "Nick Maximov vs. Jacob Malkoun agregado a UFC Vegas 62 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español". mma.uno. Retrieved 7 September 2022. (in Spanish)
18. Anderson, Jay (15 October 2022). "UFC Vegas 62: Jacob Malkoun Claims Decision Over Wounded Nick Maximov". Cageside Press. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
19. Desk, ITN News (23 August 2023). "Aliaskhab Khizriev Out of UFC Vegas 79 Fight vs Jacob Malkoun". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
20. "Robert Bryczek zadebiutuje w UFC. Na gali z Mateuszem Gamrotem". Polski sport.pl (in Polish). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
21. Anderson, Jay (6 September 2023). "Cody Brundage Steps Up to Face Jacob Malkoun at UFC Vegas 79". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
22. Theodosi, Jamie (23 September 2023). "Cody Brundage def. Jacob Malkoun via Disqualification, Round 1, 4:15". Cageside Press. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
23. Critchfield, Tristan (26 December 2023). "Andre Petroski announces bout vs. Jacob Malkoun at UFC Atlantic City on March 30". www.sherdog.com. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
24. Dewar, Val (30 March 2024). "UFC Atlantic City: Bizarre Finish Earns Jacob Malkoun Win Over Andre Petroski". Cageside Press. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
25. MMA Bulgaria (22 November 2024). "Джейкъб Малкун срещу Родолфо Виейра на UFC Vegas 102" (in Bulgarian). mma.bg. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
26. Matthew Wells (29 December 2024). "UFC Fight Night 251 news: Jacob Malkoun out of bout vs. Rodolfo Vieira". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
27. "UFC 254: Jacob Malkoun primed to make long-awaited UFC debut". www.sportingnews.com. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
28. "Jacob Malkoun". Sherdog.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Jacob Malkoun from Sherdog
• Jacob Malkoun at UFC