Mike Malott

Michael Malott (born November 7, 1991) is a 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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

Malott went to post-secondary education at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and trained at Titans MMA while on the east coast. 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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.

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. The win earned Malott his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

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

Malott faced Neil Magny on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297. 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.

Malott was scheduled to face Gilbert Urbina on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. 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.

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

Malott is scheduled to face Charlie Radtke on May 10, 2025 at UFC 315.

Personal life

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

Mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Yohan Lainesse and Adam Fugitt
Xcessive Force Fighting Championship
- XFFC Lightweight Champion (One time)