UFC Middleweight Phil Hawes stunned the MMA world by claiming an 18-second KO over fellow debutant Jacob Malkoun. The latter had no answer for the explosive power of Hawes, who made good use of the main card slot. UFC 254 is set to be one of the most viewed cards of the year, and ‘Megatron’ has shot to stardom.

Hawes had made a strong statement in his ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ appearance and has followed through on his potential. He clinically stalked Jacob around the cage and bottled him up against the fence. A crisp strike in close range was all it took, and Jacob Malkoun slumped over. The referee was quick to call off the fight as ‘Mamba’ wasn’t in any position to defend himself intelligently.

UFC middleweights: Jacob Malkoun vs Phil Hawes

‘Mamba’ Malkoun is now 4-1 as a professional and left a lot to be desired in his debut. Chiefly, his inability to answer his opponent’s aggression is a call for concern going forward.

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Jacob Malkoun came in as a solid prospect, being Robert Whittaker’s primary training partner. Despite his inexperience on the big stage, the main card slot was a massive opportunity to make a splash in his first promotional appearance. However, he will have to re-access his moves going forward after showing great hesitation to engage under the bright lights.

‘Megatron’ Hawes sits at 9-2 after his recent KO win and rides a four-fight win streak. Not to mention, he’s being heavily touted by UFC President Dana White who has called for big things from the 31-year-old.

Hawes continued his 100% finish rate and has looked increasingly impressive with each octagon appearance. What’s more, he will now find himself in the shark tank at 185-pounds following his picture-perfect performance. The UFC is always on the look-out for talented hitters who aren’t afraid to pull the trigger. His inclusion in the middleweight division adds another layer of excitement into a stacked division.

Israel Adesanya reigns supreme over the 185-pound weight class and has been nothing but dominant in his appearances. However, he plans to take on all comers and a new challenger has definitely made his way onto the scene. What did you make of Hawes’ showing at UFC 254?

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