UFC Winnipeg's Mike Malott: "It's An Honour" to Be Considered Face of Canadian MMA

""I think getting your name on the title of a UFC fight night is pretty is pretty damn cool," Malott noted during this week's media day."

""I'm expecting the best version of him that we've seen so far. You've got to prepare for everything, man," noted Malott."

""It's important to recognize that people are saying that. It's a blessing, it's an honour to have people think of me in that way," Malott said of his unofficial role as Canadian MMA ambassador."

""So I try to just focus on what I can control and that's what's going to happen in the octagon, my preparation and my growth.""

Mike Malott headlines UFC Winnipeg, marking his first main event since joining the UFC in 2022. After a series of wins and a setback against Neil Magny, Malott has regained momentum with three victories. He anticipates facing a determined Gilbert Burns, despite Burns' recent struggles. Malott embraces his role as a representative of Canadian MMA but emphasizes that his focus remains on his performance and preparation for the fight, controlling what he can in the octagon.

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