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Canadian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Michael Malott is an American-born Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. He currently fights for UFC. In the past he has competed for the WSOF, Bellator MMA and Cage Fury Fighting Championships. As of September 5, 2026, he is #11 in the Meta UFC welterweight rankings.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions. The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2026, it had held over 750 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023.
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The Canadian welterweight picked up a huge win at UFC Edmonton and will surely fight at UFC 336. So, what's next?
UFC welterweight contender Mike Malott made it clear what he wants next in the Octagon following his big win at UFC Edmonton.
Forward gathers with teammates, sees sibling pick up big KO win