Mike Malott on a six-fight win streak since lone loss on record

Malott has bounced back strongly from the loss and has won six consecutive fights since. His next bout against Magny at UFC 297 may be a consequential one. The Haitian has essentially served as the gatekeeper to the top ten and a dominant win against him will help announce him as a serious contender in the 170-pound division. And Malott is well aware of this

Malott looking at Magny as first step towards title soon

Mike Malott spoke about the stakes going into his UFC 297 bout against Neil Magny in a recent interview. He felt the Haitian was a “well-known guy” and the best he could get  for the position he is in. “I see No. 13. That’s what I see. I see an opportunity to beat this guy, stop this guy and get a number beside my name. And once I get that number beside my name, I’m on the ladder, and I can start my climb,” he said, indicating a victory would get him closer to being in the title mix over the next couple of years

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And the Canadian, while acknowledging Magny’s longevity and willingness to fight the best guys in the division, is supremely confident of victory. But the proof, as they say, is in the pudding and Magny, like Malott is a world-class grappler who will be at his best fighting on the ground. And with his considerable experience against top guys in the promotion, he is not a foe to be taken lightly even as the younger and hungrier Malott looks more threatening going into the bout.

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