UFC

Jacob “Mamba”Malkoun

UFC10-3-0

Division
Middleweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 9"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
73"
Nationality
Sydney, Australia
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

58%

107 landed · 185 attempted

Takedown accuracy

35%

14 landed · 40 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2022-10-15 to 2026-05-02

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Jacob Malkoun Bio

Jacob Malkoun is an Australian mixed martial artist known as “Mamba,” competing in the UFC’s middleweight division. Born August 26, 1995, in Bankstown, Australia, he is listed by the UFC at 5 feet 9 inches with a 73-inch reach. As of September 21, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active athlete. Malkoun turned professional in 2017 and made his Octagon debut on October 24, 2020.

Malkoun trains at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange in New South Wales and has been a training partner of former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. His background includes boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including success at the 2019 ADCC Asia-Oceania trials. In the cage, he has built his approach around physical grappling pressure, takedowns and top control, while also showing the ability to finish exchanges with strikes. His UFC tenure has included a second-round stoppage of Andre Petroski and decision victories over Nick Maximov, Torrez Finney and Gerald Meerschaert.

Record
10-3-0
Division
Middleweight
Fighting style
MMA
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 9"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
73"
Leg reach
38.00
Gym / team
PMA Super Martial Arts Centre
Nationality
Sydney, Australia
Fighting out of
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birth date
Aug 26, 1995 (age 31)
Age
31
Country
Australia

Jacob Malkoun Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Jacob Malkoun compete in?

Jacob Malkoun competes in the UFC middleweight division and is listed as an active UFC athlete as of September 21, 2026.

When did Jacob Malkoun make his UFC debut?

Malkoun made his UFC debut on October 24, 2020.

How tall is Jacob Malkoun?

He is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 73-inch reach.

When and where was Jacob Malkoun born?

He was born on August 26, 1995, in Bankstown, Australia.

Where does Jacob Malkoun train?

Malkoun trains at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange in New South Wales, where he has also coached classes. He has trained alongside Robert Whittaker.

What is Jacob Malkoun’s fighting style?

Malkoun’s game blends boxing with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a heavy grappling approach. UFC features have highlighted his physical strength, hard rounds on the mat, takedown-oriented pressure and top control.

What are notable UFC milestones in Jacob Malkoun’s career?

Notable milestones include his October 2020 UFC debut, a second-round stoppage of Andre Petroski in March 2024, and decision wins over Torrez Finney in January 2026 and Gerald Meerschaert in May 2026.