Fight History. Australia. “I’m four and zero,” Malkoun told 7NEWS.com.au. In a middleweight bout on the main card, Jacob Malkoun and Phillip Hawes meet at UFC 254 Saturday at the UFC’s Fight Island facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The early prelims kick off at 11 a.m. Malkoun is undefeated in his professional career, taking four wins from four fights, two by decision and two by TKO. Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes 10/24/20: UFC 254 free preview, analysis, prediction, odds and pick against the spread. Height. After earning his UFC contract on the Contender Series, Phil Hawes will make his octagon debut a little over a month out from his last fight. -. Malkoun after winning one of his MMA bouts. If he can learn to disguise his entrances behind strikes he will find more success with his takedowns. Malkoun is clearly highly thought of by the UFC, handing him a debut on the main card after just two amateur and four professional fights. Weight Class Middleweight. When Khabib was about to fight someone like Tony Ferguson who had plans for him on the ground game -- mean lots and lots of blood spilled - Khabib would suddenly have a medical issue and cant fight because he cut too much weight or something else. He will be fighting the debuting Jacob Malkoun. Landing fights in Australia have been hard for the 24-year old. Height 6'1" DOB 8/26/1995. The 24-year-old, who was undefeated on the Australian MMA scene and struggling to find opponents, will make his Octagon debut at UFC 254 against fellow 185-er Phil Hawes. Record 4-1-0. Be sure to check us out on social media via the links listed, or visit our About/Contact page to leave feedback, meet our staff, or get in touch! This fight will undoubtedly be the biggest of Malkoun’s career and he isn’t taking it lightly. Malkoun travelled to Abu Dhabi along with his training partner Robert Whittaker who took on Englishman Darren Till in a thrilling middleweight bout on July 26. “I know it’s a big opportunity for me, I know you’ve just got to win.”. middleeasy.com - Frank Bonada • 1h. But stand-up fighting is not the only facet of MMA he excels in. Jacob Malkoun is one of Robert Whittaker’s main training partners and has been touted by the former champion as someone to keep an eye on. Hawes has looked great lately and even though he’s had some setbacks he at least has the edge in quality of competition. Instead, he withdrew from the competition about a month before. He’s only 4-0 so it’s hard to tell how good he is. Wrestling. UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje October 24, 2020 Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes Malkoun news from MMAmania.com: UFC Vegas 19 start time, who is fighting tonight at ‘Blaydes vs Lewis’ in Las Vegas https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/bio/_/id/4687434/jacob-malkoun PHIL HAWES demolished Jacob Malkoun inside just 18 seconds of his UFC debut on Abu Dhabi’s fight island.. Whoever can get the top position, I see them as the one who will always be in control. He has been fighting out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. How did Hawes set it up? For the UFC’s second run on Fight Island, the big event has always been UFC 254. Although his record may only be small numerically, people in the know believe he is ready. Or at least shed a little something from that rugby league prop’s frame already weighing 115kg. How will Malkoun fare in the UFC: When it comes to Jacob Malkoun, I don’t like the fact he’s only 4-0 but I really like everything else. Jacob Malkoun remembers being a fat kid at the wrong gym. Sharpening up his well-rounded game he’s also 3-0 as a pro boxer. Take a look at this preview and know how the fighters line up! Malkoun has grown in prominence on the local Australian MMA circuit, with an unblemished professional and amateur career thus far. ‘He’s the next biggest thing in the UFC, trust me,” Whittaker told 7NEWS.com.au during a recent interview. Jacob Malkoun (4-0) makes his UFC debut and what an occasion, UFC 254 on Fight Island where his training partner, Robert Whittaker graces the co-main event with Jared Cannonier. 17, 2021 loss. The second fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 22 will see Abdul Razak Alhassan take on Jacob Malkoun. Hawes is the better wrestler and Malkoun is the better grappler. I don’t see Malkoun having success in the wrestling. Meet Jacob ‘Mamba’ Malkoun, Australia’s newest UFC fighter. Malkoun is heading back to Fight Island to fight alongside his teammate Whittaker at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje. “Mamba” is excellent at sitting in the guard landing short punches and nice elbows. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange/Stand Strong Boxing “We just said, whoever’s there we would make weight and if anyone pulls out (I could fight them). Jacob Malkoun’s Moment has Arrived. Hawes still may be a problem as he’s the more explosive, athletic, and has much more power. ET on Pay-Per-View.. Malkoun (4-0) makes his UFC debut. Jacob Malkoun. Eddie Alvarez Will Face Marat Gafurov vs. Rae Yoon Ok Winner at ONE on... Conor McGregor Threatens That Trilogy Fight With Dustin Poirier Is Off, Renato Moicano vs. Jai Herbert Set For June UFC Event, Sage Northcutt Out, Eduard Folayang in Against Shinya Aoki at ONE on TNT IV. Malkoun, also naturally a middleweight, wasn’t there just to support his training partner - he was there to potentially fight. Sections of this page. Blitzed in UFC debut. When it comes to Jacob Malkoun, I don’t like the fact he’s only 4-0 but I really like everything else. His positional grappling is good and that compliments his ground and pound. UFC 254 254. Jacob “Mamba” Malkoun will be making his UFC debut when he steps into the octagon in this game and he is an interesting case. Jacob Malkoun. LAS VEGAS – As far as UFC debuts go, Jacob Malkoun admits his wasn’t exactly what he expected. He hadn’t even signed a contract with the UFC yet. On the feet, Malkoun may have a slight advantage. Jacob “Mamba” Malkoun 6’1″ Middleweight 25-years-old Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange/Stand Strong Boxing 4-0 2 KO/TKOs. 4-0 Australia. Still, Hawes has it all — he’s very athletic, excellent wrestling, and power in his hands. Every time he’s had a step up in competition he’s come up short. The card is headlined by the reigning lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov going against the number one contender (and interim champ) Justin Gaethje. Phillip Hawes. He travelled to Abu Dhabi, trained and cut weight, however Malkoun wasn’t booked on the card. October 24, 2020. He was born in Australia, holding an Australian nationality. Who will Jacob Malkoun take on at UFC 254? Round. Accessibility Help. Jacob “Mamba” Malkoun 185 lbs. With that said, at the age of 25, he’s looked solid. Promotion UFC. 25-years-old Malkoun is an ADCC Asia 2019 trials winner and a 2019 pan pacific gold medalist. “Anyone who has trained with me knows, I’m ready. Abdul Razak Alhassan will face off with Jacob Malkoun at UFC on ESPN 22 on Saturday, April 17, 2021. ... Malkoun is a striker at heart, as he comes from a boxing background… He’s always throwing more than one punch with a crisp one-two and throws with kicks behind and in front of strikes. Also on the card is Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier, a possible number one contender fight for middleweight champ Israel Adesanya. 185.42 cm Weight. Malkoun says training with the former champ has been a great way to hone his skills. So far, he only has one first round knockout finish. Malkoun has strong grappling but I’m afraid his wrestling doesn’t match his ground game. Jacob Malkoun puts on a stunning performance, finishing Ryan Heketa via TKO in the very 1st round at Hex Fight Series 17. He is good once he closes the distance but his ability to close the distance is telegraphed. 6'1". Malkoun lost to Phil Hawes via KO (punches) at 0:18 of Round 1 at UFC 254 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Jacob Malkoun. We value your readership. The Aussie fighter is also a purple belt in jujitsu and won a coveted competition in 2019, the ADCC Asia Trials. Australian Jacob 'mamba' Malkoun has been signed to the UFC. 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Malkoun landing a right hand during a fight. Aged 16, he wanted to box. Jacob Malkoun to Win +210 Hawes comes in as a -275 favorite to win his fight with Malkoun (+210). My life consists of work, my wife, MMA, and writing. Take a look at this preview and know how the fighters line up! Born: 1995-08-26. “We’ve been trying to get fights, but when we get them, they get cancelled.“. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A pair of UFC welterweights will try and get back on track in April. He was born in 1995 and celebrated his birthday every August 26. Jump to. Like previously described, Malkoun will take on a fellow promotional newcomer this weekend in Hawes. Phil Hawes is a dangerous opponent who trains out of Hard Knock 365 gym in Florida. You have entered an incorrect email address! Credit: Instagram/standstrongboxingcoachjustin “Mick Maynard and my coaches had a plan,” Malkoun said. The Sydney fighter will face off against Phil Hawes on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4687434/jacob-malkoun Jacob Malkoun puts on a stunning performance, finishing Ryan Heketa via TKO in the very 1st round at Hex Fight Series 17. I'm a die hard MMA fan from the UFC to the smaller promotions like LFA, CFFC, Invicta and so many more. He has an undefeated record in MMA with four wins and zero losses. Jacob Malkoun Grinds Out Dominant Unanimous Decision Victory Over Abdul Razak Alhassan - UFC Vegas 24 Results (Highlights) | MiddleEasy. “Obviously it’s not like the the easiest thing, but you slowly keep working,” Malkoun told MMA Junkie at Wednesday’s media day at the UFC Apex. I know it’s been tough for him to get fights but his level of competition has still been poor. When the dust was cleared the two never had to compete against one another, but Malkoun would come out on top of the whole thing, earning him a spot in the 2019 World Championships. MiddleweightUFC. The middleweight bout between Abdul Razak Alhassan and Jacob Malkoun promises to be a very interesting matchup. Malkoun is an ADCC Asia 2019 trials winner and a 2019 pan pacific gold medalist.