- Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert
- UFC Perth
- RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
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This event will see Jacob Malkoun take on Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Perth on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Malkoun is favored with opening odds of -1000, while Meerschaert trails with odds of +675.
Jacob “Mamba” Malkoun boasts a professional record of 9 wins, 3 losses, and no draws. Standing at 5’9″ and weighing 185 lbs, the 30-year-old fighter utilizes an orthodox fighting stance, with a reach of 73 inches. On the other hand, Gerald “GM3″ Meerschaert, a 38-year-old southpaw, stands 6’1” and also weighs in at 185 lbs. He aims to enhance his extensive record of 37 wins and 21 losses. Meerschaert has a reach of 77 inches. When it comes to significant strikes, Malkoun averages 4.55 landed strikes per minute compared to Meerschaert’s 3.01 strikes. Malkoun connects with 58% of his significant strikes, whereas Meerschaert has an accuracy of 45%. Defensively, “Mamba” allows 2.36 significant strikes per minute, while “GM3” permits 3.52 strikes. Malkoun defends against 55% of incoming significant strikes, and Meerschaert averts 53% of the shots aimed at him.
| UFC Perth | Jacob Malkoun | Gerald Meerschaert |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -1000 | +675 |
| Record | 9-3-0 | 37-21-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 10:39 | 8:14 |
| Height | 5’9″ | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 73″ | 77″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.55 | 3.01 |
| Striking Accuracy | 58% | 45% |
On the grappling front, Jacob Malkoun excels as a wrestler, achieving an average of 5.81 takedowns per 3 rounds. He successfully executes 40% of his takedown attempts and defends against 33% of his opponents’ takedowns. In contrast, Meerschaert successfully scores a takedown on 30% of his attempts and stops 42% of the takedowns he faces. Regarding submissions, Malkoun attempts an average of 0.9 submissions every 15 minutes, while Meerschaert is more aggressive with 1.4 submissions per 3 rounds.
In his most recent fight, Jacob Malkoun faced Torrez Finney and obtained a unanimous decision victory in round 3. Finney managed to land 42 out of 95 total strikes during that match. Malkoun, however, made a more significant impact with 151 strikes landed out of 219 attempted. Finney’s significant strikes were 27 out of 77, translating to a connecting rate of 35%—with 25 of those aimed at the head. Malkoun, on the other hand, landed 117 significant strikes from 181 attempts, achieving a 64% accuracy rate. Notably, 92% of Finney’s significant strikes and 82% of Malkoun’s were executed from a distance.
In Gerald Meerschaert’s last Octagon appearance, he clashed with Kyle Daukaus and suffered defeat via d’arce choke in round 1. Daukaus achieved a striking success rate of 50% at distance, while Meerschaert’s striking accuracy stood at 0%. He did not land any significant strikes, failing to connect with both attempts. Daukaus successfully landed 8 out of 11 significant strikes, where all except one were directed at the head. Overall, Daukaus’s accuracy was notably higher as he landed 8 out of 11 strikes, while Meerschaert ended up with 0 out of 2 across all strikes he threw.
Upcoming Fights to Watch
One exciting matchup on the horizon features Colby Thicknesse battling Vince Morales. Thicknesse holds a record of 8 wins and 1 loss. The 26-year-old weighs 135 lbs and stands at 5’7″, boasting a reach of 69 inches. Morales, who also weighs 135 lbs and stands 5’7″, has a record of 16 victories and 10 defeats. Grappling statistics show that Thicknesse scores an average of 1.00 takedown every 15 minutes, while Morales achieves 0.59 takedowns per 3 rounds. In striking, Thicknesse lands 3.33 strikes per minute with an accuracy of 42%, whereas Morales lands 3.57 strikes per minute with a 37% accuracy rate.
Another highlighted matchup includes Themba Gorimbo facing Jonathan Micallef. Micallef, pursuing a victory to improve his 9-1-0 record, stands 6’0″ and weighs 170 lbs with a southpaw stance and a reach of 77 inches. Gorimbo stands at 6’1″, weighs 170 lbs, and holds a record of 14-6-0. Defensively, Micallef stops 75% of takedowns attempted against him while successfully executing takedowns 66% of the time. Gorimbo, on the other hand, achieves a 65% success rate on his takedowns and defends against 72% of opponent takedown attempts. In striking, Micallef absorbs 4.22 strikes per minute while delivering 3.96 strikes, whereas Gorimbo absorbs just 1.32 strikes per minute and lands 2.72 strikes.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC competition against the spread?
Prediction: Back Gerald Meerschaert (+675)
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