Mike Malott is set to compete in a welterweight matchup against Neil Magny at a pay-per-view event in Toronto, marking his return to his home country and his highest profile fight yet.
Mike Malott, a rising welterweight star, is set to compete in a highly anticipated pay-per-view event in his home country. Multiple sources have confirmed that Malott’s next opponent will be Neil Magny, and the matchup is being targeted for UFC 297, scheduled for January 20th in Toronto.
Having won his last six fights, Malott is entering this high-profile bout with confidence. Notably, he has secured three consecutive finishes since making his debut in the UFC. In his most recent outing, Malott emerged victorious against Adam Fugitt at UFC 289 in Vancouver. The fight was an impressive showing for Malott, as he stopped his opponent in the second round. His earlier wins include first-round stoppages against Yohan Lainesse and Mickey Gall.
On the other hand, Magny is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 292 in August. With this fight, Magny will mark his 32nd appearance in the UFC. Hoping to start 2024 on a positive note, the 36-year-old fighter aims to turn around his record in the promotion after a less successful 2023, where he went 1-2.
Damon Martin contributed to the report, shedding light on this highly anticipated welterweight matchup that promises to entertain mixed martial arts fans worldwide.