RAC Arena, Perth, Australia vs Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert Prediction

FIGHT WINNER

Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert

⚡75%

Jacob Malkoun enters this fight with strong recent momentum, having secured two consecutive victories, including a unanimous decision over Torrez Finney in January 2026 and a TKO win over Andre Petroski in March 2024. He is a skilled grappler with a solid defensive game and has shown improved striking, particularly with his jab and posture. Furthermore, Malkoun will benefit from fighting in his home country of Australia, which he has expressed makes him feel more comfortable and less nervous. Gerald Meerschaert, while a highly experienced veteran and the UFC's all-time leader in middleweight submissions, is currently on a three-fight losing streak, with his most recent loss coming via submission in November 2025. At 38 years old, he faces a younger, surging opponent. While Meerschaert's submission prowess is always a threat, Malkoun's grappling defense and ability to control exchanges could neutralize this. Malkoun's fights often go the distance, and given Meerschaert's durability despite his recent losses, a decision victory for Malkoun seems the most probable outcome.

METHOD OF VICTORY

Decision

Round: Round 3

75%

Jacob Malkoun enters this fight with strong recent momentum, having secured two consecutive victories, including a unanimous decision over Torrez Finney in January 2026 and a TKO win over Andre Petroski in March 2024. He is a skilled grappler with a solid defensive game and has shown improved striking, particularly with his jab and posture. Furthermore, Malkoun will benefit from fighting in his home country of Australia, which he has expressed makes him feel more comfortable and less nervous. Gerald Meerschaert, while a highly experienced veteran and the UFC's all-time leader in middleweight submissions, is currently on a three-fight losing streak, with his most recent loss coming via submission in November 2025. At 38 years old, he faces a younger, surging opponent. While Meerschaert's submission prowess is always a threat, Malkoun's grappling defense and ability to control exchanges could neutralize this. Malkoun's fights often go the distance, and given Meerschaert's durability despite his recent losses, a decision victory for Malkoun seems the most probable outcome.

💰 Sharp Money

While specific sharp money movements are not available, the initial odds suggest professional bettors are leaning towards Malkoun. Line movement: No specific line movement data is available at this time, but given Malkoun is favored, it's expected his line might shorten closer to fight time if public betting aligns with the initial sentiment.