Michael “Mike” Malott is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He previously lived in Waterdown, Ontario.
BIOGRAPHY
Malott competes in the welterweight division. His fight name is Proper.
In 2008, Malott started training at House of Champions in Stoney Creek, Ontario with Kru Alin Halmagean. In 2009, he graduated from Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton, Ontario and started his Muay Thai and boxing training at Titan Fitness Academy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Currently, Malott is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Here are 13 more things about him:
- He is 5 years older than his brother Jeff Malott, who is a professional ice hockey player.
- He is 6’1″ tall.
- He holds a professional MMA record of 12 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.
- In 2006, he started his taekwondo training.
- From June 2008 to August 2008, he worked for D. Schaefer & Sons General Carpentry & Renovations Inc. as a carpenter assistant.
- From 2009 to 2014, he attended Dalhousie University in Halifax where he earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce.
- From May 2010 to August 2010, he worked for McNally Construction Inc. as a parts driver, a yard laborer and a mechanic assistant.
- On April 16, 2011, he made his professional MMA debut.
- From September 2011 to December 2011, he was a guest services employee at Courtyard by Marriott.
- He did not have MMA fights in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
- In May 2013, he graduated from Dalhousie University with a bachelor’s degree in commerce.
- On April 9, 2022, he made his UFC debut.
- On November 7, 2024, he turned 33.
TIMELINE
From 2011 to 2025, Malott fought 15 professional MMA opponents. Here are the results:
2011
- On April 16, 2011, he submitted James Saunders via armbar at “Extreme Cage Combat 12” in Halifax.
- On May 27, 2011, he submitted Michael Imperato via armbar at “East Coast Fight Productions – Resurgence” in Trenton, Nova Scotia.
2013
- On March 9, 2013, he defeated Jon Williams via technical knockout via knee at “ECC 16” in Halifax.
2014
- On May 30, 2014, he knocked out Allan Wilson via knee and punches at “Substance Cage Combat 2” in Toronto, Ontario.
- On October 11, 2014, he lost to Hakeem Dawodu via technical knockout via punches and elbows at “World Series of Fighting 14” in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2015
- On September 19, 2015, his bout against Ousmane Thomas Diagne at “Bellator 142” in San Jose, California, USA ended in a majority draw.
2017
- On February 3, 2017, he knocked out Craig Shintani via punches at “XFFC 13” in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
2020
- On December 18, 2020, he submitted Solomon Renfro via rear-naked choke at “Cage Fury Fighting Championships 91” in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
2021
- On October 5, 2021, he submitted Shimon Smotritsky at “Dana White’s Contender Series 2021” Week 6 in Enterprise, Nevada.
2022
- On April 9, 2022, he defeated Mickey Gall via technical knockout via punches at “UFC 273” in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
2023
- On February 25, 2023, he submitted Yohan Lainesse via arm-triangle choke at “UFC Vegas 70” in Enterprise.
- On June 10, 2023, he submitted Adam Fugitt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
2024
- On January 20, 2024, he lost to Neil Magny via technical knockout at “UFC 297” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- On November 2, 2024, he defeated Trevin Giles via unanimous decision at “UFC Fight Night 246” in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2025
- On May 10, 2025, he knocked out Charlie Radtke at “UFC 315” in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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