Oh, Canada! Mike Malott’s gearing up for a comeback. After a tough loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297, he’s jumping back into the fray. This time, it’s against Gilbert Urbina, a tough cookie from “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 29. They’re set to throw down in a welterweight bout this July 13 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. And guess what? Sportsnet spilled the beans first on X, and Malott himself confirmed it on Instagram. Talk about buzz!
Now, let’s chat about Malott’s last dance in the Octagon. It was in Toronto, against Magny. For two rounds, Malott was the man, schooling Magny with his moves. But, as the clock ticked down, fatigue kicked in. Magny took control, pummeling Malott from the top. With just 15 seconds to go, the ref had to step in. Magny snagged a TKO win, leaving the crowd in shock.
On the flip side, Urbina’s stepping back in after a bit of a stumble. He faced Charlie Radtke in February and, well, it didn’t go his way. Before that, though, he snagged a win against Orion Cosce in May 2023. That fight was a barnburner, ending in a second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 223.
So, what’s the takeaway? Both fighters are itching for redemption. Malott wants to prove his loss was just a fluke. Urbina’s looking to bounce back and climb the ranks. This fight? It’s more than just a match. It’s a chance for both warriors to rewrite their stories. And you bet, we’ll be watching.