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Mike Malott

Welterweight
Record Record: 14-2-1
Wins
14
Losses
2
Draws
1
6KO/TKO
6Sub
2Dec
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Upcoming vs Joaquin Buckley Welterweight · Main Event Buckley vs. Malott17 Oct 2026

Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
34
Height
6′1″73 in
Reach
73″73 in
Weight class
Welterweight
Team
Niagara Top Team
Active
2011–present

Record

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WinRecord after fight: 14-2-1TKO
Opponent: Gilbert BurnsstrikesR3 2:08
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
18 Apr 2026

Malott controlled the key exchanges against Gilbert Burns, scored two knockdowns and finished the fight with ground-and-pound in the third round.

Key moments

  • Used control and clean striking to keep Burns from dictating the fight.
  • Scored two knockdowns before the finishing sequence.
  • Closed the bout with a third-round TKO by ground-and-pound.
WinRecord after fight: 13-2-1DEC
Opponent: Kevin Holland, their record after the fight: 28-15-0UnanimousR3 5:00
UFC 320
18 Oct 2025

Malott and Holland traded through a competitive opening before a low blow interrupted the fight. Malott found cleaner offense in the second and leaned on takedowns and top control in the third to earn the decision.

Key moments

  • The opening round was competitive until a low blow paused the action.
  • Malott landed the more effective shots in round two.
  • He secured a takedown and worked from top position, including an arm-triangle attempt, in round three.
WinRecord after fight: 12-2-1KO
Opponent: Charles Radtke, their record after the fight: 10-5-0strikesR2 0:26
UFC 315
10 May 2025

Malott and Radtke traded heavy combinations before Malott found a clean left hook in the second round. He followed Radtke to the canvas and stopped the fight with accurate punches.

Key moments

  • Both fighters exchanged heavy shots and combinations in round one.
  • Malott dropped Radtke with a left hook in round two.
  • Follow-up punches ended the bout at 0:26 of round two.
WinRecord after fight: 11-2-1DEC
Opponent: Trevin GilesUnanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2
2 Nov 2024

Malott set a higher pace in a technical fight, mixing kicks into his offense. Giles had effective moments of his own, but gaps in his output helped Malott take the decision.

Key moments

  • Malott used varied kicks and was the more active fighter.
  • Giles answered with selective, quality strikes.
  • Malott’s steadier output carried him to a decision win.
LossRecord after fight: 10-2-1TKO
Opponent: Neil Magny, their record after the fight: 29-11-0strikesR3 4:45
UFC 297
20 Jan 2024

Malott built an early lead over Neil Magny with grappling and lead-leg damage, but Magny rallied late and stopped him in the third round.

Key moments

  • Led the fight through the first two rounds on the official account.
  • Used grappling and attacks to the lead leg to build that advantage.
  • Magny changed the fight late and completed the third-round stoppage.
WinRecord after fight: 10-1-1SUB
Opponent: Adam FugittR2 1:06
UFC 289
10 Jun 2023
WinRecord after fight: 9-1-1SUB
Opponent: Yohan LainesseR1 4:15
UFC 285
25 Feb 2023
WinRecord after fight: 8-1-1TKO
Opponent: Mickey Gall, their record after the fight: 7-5-0R1 3:41
UFC 273
9 Apr 2022
WinRecord after fight: 7-1-1SUB
Opponent: Shimon SmotritskyR1 0:39
BTC 11
5 Oct 2021
WinRecord after fight: 6-1-1SUB
Opponent: Solomon RenfroR1 1:42
BTC 9
18 Dec 2020
WinRecord after fight: 5-1-1KO/TKO
Opponent: Craig ShintaniR1 0:36
BTC 5
3 Feb 2017
DrawRecord after fight: 4-1-1DEC
Opponent: Ousmane Thomas DiagneMajorityR3 5:00
BFL 50
19 Sep 2015
LossRecord after fight: 4-1-0TKO
Opponent: Hakeem DawoduR1 4:13
PFC 2
11 Oct 2014
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0KO/TKO
Opponent: Allan WilsonR1 1:29
BFL 33
30 May 2014
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0TKO
Opponent: Jon WilliamsR1 0:15
BFL 28
9 Mar 2013
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0SUB
Opponent: Michael ImperatoR1 2:00
BFL 16
27 May 2011
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0SUB
Opponent: James SaundersR1 0:32
BFL 15
16 Apr 2011

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Mike Malott has held the XFFC lightweight championship and holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He is also a Muay Thai Kru and names the rear-naked choke as his favorite grappling technique.

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