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Mike Malott

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Mike Malott
Mike Malott in 2023
BornMichael Malott
(1991-11-07) November 7, 1991 (age 33) [1]
Burlington, Ontario, Canada.[2]
Other namesProper
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofBurlington, Ontario, Canada
TeamHouse of Champions
Niagara Top Team
Ouroboros BJJ
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Malott (born November 7, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. He currently fights for UFC.[2] In the past he has competed for the WSOF, Bellator MMA and Cage Fury Fighting Championships.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Mike Malott started training at House of Champions in Stoney Creek, Ontario with Kru Alin Halmagean when he was 17 years old.[4]

Malott went to post-secondary education at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and trained at Titans MMA while on the east coast.[5] During his time at university Malott took his first professional MMA fight at ECC 12: Rage against James Saunders winning by submission in the first round.[3]

After winning his first four professional fights, Malott suffered his first loss against Hakeem Dawodu in 2014 and his following match-up went to a majority draw against Ousmane Thomas Diagne in 2015.[4] Malott took his next bout in 2017 against Craig Shintani for the vacant XFFC Lightweight Championship. He won the bout via knockout in 36 seconds.[6]

Malott took an extended hiatus from competing in mixed martial arts at the end of 2017.[5] Instead, he focused on his grappling skills competing in many BJJ super fights and earning his black belt.[7][8][9] At this time he also began coaching striking at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, California.[10] During his time there he cornered many UFC fighters including Urijah Faber and Cody Garbrandt.[5]

After a three-year hiatus, Malott returned to MMA in December 2020 for Cage Fury 91 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. He won the bout against Solomon Renfro in the first round.[10]

After his win over Renfro, Malott earned a spot on season 5 of Dana White's Contender Series and was scheduled against Shimon Smotritsky.[10] Malott beat Smotritsky with a guillotine choke submission in the first round and was awarded a UFC contract by Dana White.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Malott's promotional debut came against Mickey Gall on April 9, 2022, at UFC 273. Malott won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[12]

Malott next faced fellow Canadian Yohan Lainesse on February 25, 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen. He won the fight via submission by arm-triangle choke in the first round.[9] The win earned Malott his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[13]

Malott faced Adam Fugitt on June 10, 2023 at UFC 289 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[14] He won the bout via submission in the second round, knocking Fugitt down and submitting him with a guillotine choke.[15] The win also earned Malott his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[16]

Malott faced Neil Magny on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.[17] After dominating Magny on the ground and landing leg kicks throughout the majority of the fight, Malott lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[18]

Malott was scheduled to face Gilbert Urbina on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.[19] However, Urbina withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons and Malott decided not to fight another opponent as a result of an injury sustained during training, so the bout was scrapped.[20]

Malott faced Trevin Giles on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]

Personal life

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Mike Malott's younger brother Jeff Malott is a professional hockey player who currently is signed with the Los Angeles Kings organization of the National Hockey League.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 6 0
By decision 1 0
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–2–1 Trevin Giles Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi November 2, 2024 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 10–2–1 Neil Magny TKO (punches) UFC 297 January 20, 2024 3 4:45 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 10–1–1 Adam Fugitt Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 289 June 10, 2023 2 1:06 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Performance of the Night.
Win 9–1–1 Yohan Lainesse Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen February 25, 2023 1 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 8–1–1 Mickey Gall TKO (punches) UFC 273 April 9, 2022 1 3:41 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 7–1–1 Shimon Smotritsky Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 42 October 5, 2021 1 0:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1–1 Solomon Renfro Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 91 December 18, 2020 1 1:42 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 5–1–1 Craig Shintani KO (punches) Xcessive Force FC 13 February 3, 2017 1 0:36 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Won the vacant XFFC Lightweight Championship.
Draw 4–1–1 Ousmane Thomas Diagne Draw (majority) Bellator 142: Dynamite September 15, 2015 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 4–1 Hakeem Dawodu TKO (punches and elbows) WSOF 14 October 11, 2014 1 4:13 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Return to Featherweight; Malott missed weight (147.3 lb).
Win 4–0 Allan Wilson KO (knee and punches) Substance Cage Combat 2.0 May 30, 2014 1 1:29 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lightweight debut.
Win 3–0 Jon Williams TKO (knee) Extreme Cage Combat 16 March 9, 2013 1 0:15 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 2–0 Michael Imperato Submission (armbar) East Coast FP: Resurgence May 27, 2011 1 2:00 Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 1–0 James Saunders Submission (armbar) Extreme Cage Combat 12 April 16, 2011 1 0:32 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Featherweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ESPN - Mike Malott". espn.com. ESPN.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Malott | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Sherdog - Mike Malott". Sherdog.
  4. ^ a b Kyte, E. Spencer (21 February 2023). "MIKE MALOTT BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND MMA". UFC.com.
  5. ^ a b c "Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott set for UFC debut". Sportsnet.ca. Sportsnet.
  6. ^ a b "Tapology - Mike Malott". Tapology.
  7. ^ "Got the W tonight by heel-hook at the Panda Cup".
  8. ^ "Got the win last night!".
  9. ^ a b "Malott submits Lainesse in all-Canadian UFC welterweight matchup". TSN.ca. The Canadian Press. 25 February 2023.
  10. ^ a b c Reinsmith, Trent (6 April 2022). "Mike Malott is the fighter to watch at UFC 273". Bloody Elbow.
  11. ^ Rodney, Ken (7 October 2021). "Canadian Malott regained hunger before achieving Contender Series success". TSN.ca. TSN.
  12. ^ King, Nolan (10 April 2022). "UFC 273 video: Mike Malott folds Mickey Gall with violent left hook TKO, donates show money to girl battling cancer". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. MMA Junkie.
  13. ^ a b Hiergesell, Dan (25 February 2023). "UFC Vegas 70 bonuses: Every finish on the card banks $50K". mmamania.com. SB Nation - MMA Mania.
  14. ^ Anderson, Jay (24 April 2023). "Mike Malott Gets UFC 289 Booking, Fights Adam Fugitt in Vancouver". cagesidepress.com. Cageside Press.
  15. ^ Dewar, Val (2023-06-10). "UFC 289: Mike Malott Impresses at Home with Club and Sub of Adam Fugitt". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  16. ^ a b Jed Meshew (2023-06-10). "UFC 289 post-fight bonuses: Charles Oliveira earns $50k for record-breaking finish of Beneil Dariush". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  17. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-10-19). "Canadian Mike Malott Lands Neil Magny for UFC 297 Welterweight Scrap". Cageside Press.
  18. ^ Dewar, Val (2024-01-21). "Neil Magny Comes From Behind, Finishes Malott At The Buzzer". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  19. ^ Anderson, Jay (2024-04-25). "Mike Malott Draws Gilbert Urbina for UFC's July 13 Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  20. ^ Alexander K. Lee (2024-06-26). "Mike Malott vs. Gilbert Urbina off of UFC Denver". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  21. ^ Eddie Law (2024-08-27). "Mike Malott vs. Trevin Giles Official For UFC Edmonton". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  22. ^ Bryson Hester (2024-11-02). "Mike Malott Patient Game Plan Scores Decision Win Over Giles". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
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