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Farah Hannoun

Mike Malott reacts to UFC 297 loss to Neil Magny: ‘I’m going to have to make some improvements’

Mike Malott vows to come back stronger after UFC 297.

After being in firm control throughout the fight, Canada’s Malott was finished by Neil Magny in Saturday’s main card at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The stoppage came at 4:45 of Round 3 where Malott appeared exhausted and defenseless while Magny rained down big ground and pound.

A disappointed Malott (10-2-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) issued a statement on his loss, apologizing to his home fans.

“Hey guys. I’m all right,” Malott said on his social media (h/t MMA Mania). “I tried my best. I’m really sorry. I hope I’m going to make you guys proud. I’m a little disappointed, but I felt really good this camp. No excuses, man, I felt really good. I felt good in the fight. I just wasn’t good enough tonight.

“I’m going to have to make some improvements, but I’m so, so touched by all the support I’ve gotten by all the fans. It really means a lot to me. I love you guys. I want to do my country proud. Thank you to my friends and family, my team, sponsors and everybody who’s supported me. I’ll be back. I’ll make you guys proud again. Thank you.”

Canadian male fighters went 0-6 on the night. Prior to getting stopped by Magny, Malott had finished his first three UFC opponents, earning two Performances of the Night bonuses.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 297.

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