Mike Malott Future Canadian Star
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Future Star???
He's got 10 fights in 13 years, with 4 fights in the last 4 years (only 2 actual UFC fights, not counting Contender).
This guy just doesn't fight frequently for whatever reason - 2 year break in 2011, 2 year break in 2014, 3 year break in 2017. I don't know if he's injury prone or he's smart enough to make good money elsewhere, but you need to be fighting way more often to get to an elite level and to actually build a reputation.
Seems like a nice Canadian "bro" but his best win is Mickey Gall and this is the first time he's fought twice in a decade (2014). So let's slow our roll on calling him a future star (even if just for Canada) - in all likelihood he ends up being an entertaining journeyman that can hit the edges of the top 15, but without becoming champion or being some type of insanely controversial personality he'll be a blip on the radar at best in this game.
He's got 10 fights in 13 years, with 4 fights in the last 4 years (only 2 actual UFC fights, not counting Contender).
This guy just doesn't fight frequently for whatever reason - 2 year break in 2011, 2 year break in 2014, 3 year break in 2017. I don't know if he's injury prone or he's smart enough to make good money elsewhere, but you need to be fighting way more often to get to an elite level and to actually build a reputation.
Seems like a nice Canadian "bro" but his best win is Mickey Gall and this is the first time he's fought twice in a decade (2014). So let's slow our roll on calling him a future star (even if just for Canada) - in all likelihood he ends up being an entertaining journeyman that can hit the edges of the top 15, but without becoming champion or being some type of insanely controversial personality he'll be a blip on the radar at best in this game.
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From wiki: "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."Future Star???
He's got 10 fights in 13 years, with 4 fights in the last 4 years (only 2 actual UFC fights, not counting Contender).
This guy just doesn't fight frequently for whatever reason - 2 year break in 2011, 2 year break in 2014, 3 year break in 2017. I don't know if he's injury prone or he's smart enough to make good money elsewhere, but you need to be fighting way more often to get to an elite level and to actually build a reputation.
Seems like a nice Canadian "bro" but his best win is Mickey Gall and this is the first time he's fought twice in a decade (2014). So let's slow our roll on calling him a future star (even if just for Canada) - in all likelihood he ends up being an entertaining journeyman that can hit the edges of the top 15, but without becoming champion or being some type of insanely controversial personality he'll be a blip on the radar at best in this game.
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That explains the break in 2017, but why the breaks in 2011 and 2014? Also, why so few fights in 13 years?
On the plus side he doesn’t have the fight mileage, but if he’s been training hard he’s got the sparring mileage plus wear and tear.
He honestly seems like a solid dude but stars are super-fighters with sharp personalities…just sayin’.
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More to be revealed tonight.
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So you think he’s going to reveal himself as a super-fighter against the 50-something best WW in the UFC he’s fighting?
Or you think he’s going to reveal an amazing personality he’s been hiding for decades on the post-fight speech (if he wins) that makes him the next GSP?
Or he’s going to reveal why he took multiple multi-year absences early in his career and barely fights?
Just not sure where you’re going with this…
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Hey man, I’m not trying to convince you of anything, you’re either in or you’re out. He doesn’t have to be the next GSP to be a Canadian star. To answer your question: if he happens to win in spectacular fashion then I’d say it shows he’s a great prospect? Fugitt is no slouch.
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I think Malott wins this by domination.
Probably a sub in first 2 rounds, but maybe a KO.
3 of his last 4 wins were by submission.
one to watch, for sure.
also... of the five Canadians on this fight card, Malott is by far the highest placed in the bout order.
His fight is right before the Dariush / Oliveira clash.
It's quite obvious UFC like to have a big star in major countries and since GSP retired, they really don't have anyone too high profile in Canada, so i think this is the UFC saying to Malott --- this is your big opportunity to shine, get noticed, do something spectacular, and I do think he realizes that and he will step up.
If Malott gets a stoppage win in this fight as i expect him too, i can see the UFC pushing him forward on their marketing and promotion efforts.
Probably a sub in first 2 rounds, but maybe a KO.
3 of his last 4 wins were by submission.
one to watch, for sure.
also... of the five Canadians on this fight card, Malott is by far the highest placed in the bout order.
His fight is right before the Dariush / Oliveira clash.
It's quite obvious UFC like to have a big star in major countries and since GSP retired, they really don't have anyone too high profile in Canada, so i think this is the UFC saying to Malott --- this is your big opportunity to shine, get noticed, do something spectacular, and I do think he realizes that and he will step up.
If Malott gets a stoppage win in this fight as i expect him too, i can see the UFC pushing him forward on their marketing and promotion efforts.
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Someone in another thread called him the Canadian Mike Chandler and that's all I could see/hear during the press conference.
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Anybody got a gif of that very first body kick? Looked like he smashed Fugitt in his ribs or sternum. @KazDibiase 
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He use to be a pro FW?
Geez dude
Geez dude
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He's 4real.
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Sharp striking at the least...
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Good skills but my god what a boring dude. Cringe level "nice guy" act.
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The post fight speech was a bit much even for me haha.
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Holy shit. He styled all over fuckit. Liver kick, then dropped him with punches and guillotined him. That’s a thorough domination if I’ve ever seen one. Understand that there’s questions about his cardio or how he responds to adversity, but god damn this dude has serious skills. Seems like the total package. Will be watching.
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He's the GOAT because he just won. When he loses he'll become an overrated bum who should retire.
That's how it works here.
That's how it works here.
