Brendan Allen vs Jacob Malkoun — Fight recap

Brendan Allen defeated Jacob Malkoun via unanimous decision after three rounds on June 11, 2022, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Allen's precision striking proved decisive, landing 45 of 74 significant strikes at 60% accuracy while controlling the center of the cage.

Though Malkoun attempted more takedowns—connecting on 7 of 14 attempts—Allen's perfect 2-for-2 takedown conversion and superior striking volume secured the verdict. Allen's head strikes (36 of 62) dominated the exchanges, while Malkoun accumulated 7:09 of control time but couldn't translate his grappling activity into meaningful damage.

The middleweight bout showcased Allen's technical striking and takedown defense as key factors in a relatively clean performance. This victory reinforced Allen's status as a rising middleweight contender in the division.