TORONTO – Mike Malott is absolutely conscious of the chance in entrance of him towards Neil Magny at UFC 297.
In his his fourth octagon look, Malott (10-1-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will get paired up with the person who holds the UFC welterweight report for many fights and wins in Neil Magny (28-11 MMA, 21-10 UFC). The matchup is a part of the primary card, which takes place at Scotiabank Enviornment and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+
A victory would formally put Malott on the map within the weight class, and that’s his objective. He’s not anxious in regards to the profession achievements of his upcoming opponent, however reasonably what Magny, who’s No. 13 within the newest UFC rankings, represents by way of a reputation on his resume transferring ahead.
“I believe it’s essentially the most juice for the squeeze within the division,” Malott advised MMA Junkie and different reporters at Wednesday’s UFC 297 media day. “I’m getting the extra well-known man for the place I’m in. … I see No. 13. That’s what I see. I see a possibility to beat this man, cease this man and get a quantity beside my identify. And as soon as I get that quantity beside my identify, I’m on the ladder, and I can begin my climb.”
Malott, 32, stated it’s been a longtime dream to combat in Toronto. He stated this venue is one he’s aspired to compete in since he was a youngster and dedicated himself to a profession in MMA.
He might be a part of a giant Canadian contingent at UFC 297. 9 fighters from the nation are scheduled for the primary occasion within the metropolis since December 2018, with Malott being in essentially the most vital contest of all.
The UFC’s most up-to-date journey to Canada, UFC 289 in June, noticed Canadian fighters pull a clear sweep of 5-0. And if Malott has something to do with it, he thinks there’s a superb probability of one other flawless evening.
“We placed on a terrific efficiency final time,” Malott stated. “If we did it earlier than, we are able to do it once more.”
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