Jacob Malkoun
Mamba
Australia
Cruises past Torrez Finney
Malkoun defeated Torrez Finney via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
This was a dominant effort from Malkoun in what most predicted would be a competitive fight. Jacob isn't known for his striking, but he easily lapped Finney in the exchanges on the feet between the two. All told, he closed with a 117-27 edge in terms of significant strikes landed. He also picked up a pair of takedowns and 5:16 worth of control time. Malkoun is one of the most inconsistent guys in the middleweight division, but he's capable of dominant efforts like this once in a while. He's won back-to-back fights dating back to March 2024.
This was a dominant effort from Malkoun in what most predicted would be a competitive fight. Jacob isn't known for his striking, but he easily lapped Finney in the exchanges on the feet between the two. All told, he closed with a 117-27 edge in terms of significant strikes landed. He also picked up a pair of takedowns and 5:16 worth of control time. Malkoun is one of the most inconsistent guys in the middleweight division, but he's capable of dominant efforts like this once in a while. He's won back-to-back fights dating back to March 2024.
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Taking on Finney in Australia
Malkoun will face Torrez Finney in a middleweight bout at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on January 31, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Malkoun most recently backed out of his scheduled bout with Rodolfo Vieira back in February for undisclosed reasons. Now, the Australian fighter will get a chance to do battle in his home country and look to push his record in the promotion to 5-3 with a second straight win. His last time in the Octagon, he topped Andre Petroski via TKO.
Malkoun most recently backed out of his scheduled bout with Rodolfo Vieira back in February for undisclosed reasons. Now, the Australian fighter will get a chance to do battle in his home country and look to push his record in the promotion to 5-3 with a second straight win. His last time in the Octagon, he topped Andre Petroski via TKO.
Backs out of fight
Malkoun (undisclosed) will no longer fight Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Malkoun was forced to pull out of the event, but the 29-year-old middleweight will sit nonetheless and wait for another opportunity to follow up his win over Andre Petroski back in March. In the meantime, Petroski will step in as Malkoun's replacement against Vieira.
It's unclear why Malkoun was forced to pull out of the event, but the 29-year-old middleweight will sit nonetheless and wait for another opportunity to follow up his win over Andre Petroski back in March. In the meantime, Petroski will step in as Malkoun's replacement against Vieira.
Booked against Vieira
Malkoun will fight Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Malkoun defeated Andre Petroski in March to get back above .500 (4-3) in the UFC. However, momentum will still favor Vieira, who has won two straight bouts and three of his last four.
Malkoun defeated Andre Petroski in March to get back above .500 (4-3) in the UFC. However, momentum will still favor Vieira, who has won two straight bouts and three of his last four.
Gets help in knockout victory
Malkoun defeated Andre Petroski via TKO (strikes) at 0:39 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlantic City.
ANALYSIS
A noted high-energy grappler, Malkoun failed on all three of his takedown attempts in the fight and was clearly losing, at which point Petroski essentially handed him the fight after all but knocking himself out after hitting his head on a takedown attempt of his own. Jacob took full advantage, blasting his damaged opponent with a kick before referee Gary Copeland stepped in. A win is a win, but Malkoun looked quite lousy in this fight before walking away victorious.
A noted high-energy grappler, Malkoun failed on all three of his takedown attempts in the fight and was clearly losing, at which point Petroski essentially handed him the fight after all but knocking himself out after hitting his head on a takedown attempt of his own. Jacob took full advantage, blasting his damaged opponent with a kick before referee Gary Copeland stepped in. A win is a win, but Malkoun looked quite lousy in this fight before walking away victorious.
Next bout scheduled
Malkoun will match up with Andre Petroski at UFC Atlantic City on Mar. 30, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Malkoun, who was most recently defeated via disqualification against Cody Brundage in September, will look to get back on track against Andre Petroski in March. The 28-year-old Australian fighter is 3-3 during his time within the UFC, and he will face a stark test against Petroski.
Malkoun, who was most recently defeated via disqualification against Cody Brundage in September, will look to get back on track against Andre Petroski in March. The 28-year-old Australian fighter is 3-3 during his time within the UFC, and he will face a stark test against Petroski.