Mike Malott

Michael Malott (born November 7, 1991) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known professionally as "Proper" Mike Malott, he hails from Waterdown, Ontario, and has built a reputation for his explosive finishing power, amassing a professional record of 13–2–1 with nine first-round stoppages, including five knockouts and six submissions. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch with a 73-inch reach, Malott fights in an orthodox stance and earned his UFC contract through a dominant submission win on the Dana White's Contender Series in 2021.

Malott made his UFC debut in April 2022, securing a first-round knockout victory over Mickey Gall at UFC 273, marking the beginning of a strong run in the promotion. He followed with submission wins against Yohan Lainesse and Adam Fugitt in 2023, showcasing his grappling prowess before suffering his only UFC loss—a third-round TKO to Neil Magny at UFC 297 in January 2024. Since then, Malott has rebounded impressively on a three-fight win streak, including unanimous decision triumphs over Trevin Giles and Kevin Holland, as well as a rapid second-round knockout of Charles Radtke in May 2025. Prior to the UFC, he captured the Xcessive Force Fighting Championship (XFFC) lightweight title and compiled a 7–1–1 record on the regional circuit in Canada and the United States.