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Who should Mike Malott fight at UFC 336?

Mike Malott delivered his most impressive UFC performance to date with a second-round knockout of Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton, earning a standing ovation from Canadian fans and vaulting himself into the conversation as a potential welterweight title contender. The victory propelled Malott into the top 10 of the Meta UFC Rankings, setting the stage for his next challenge at UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30, 2027—the first numbered UFC event in Canada under the new Paramount+ deal.

With a five-fight win streak and an 8-1 record, Malott is poised for a high-profile matchup, though his opponent remains unconfirmed. Potential contenders include former welterweight champions Jack Della Maddalena (No.

4) and Belal Muhammad (No. 7), both of whom would offer a significant step up in competition for the rising Canadian star.

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