But things flipped in the final frame as Magny was able to capitalize on Malott slowing down. Magny started to rain down punches, which forced the ref to step in and stop the fight. The loss marked Malott’s first inside the Octagon and his first since 2014.
Following the loss, Malott took some time away from competing and returned when UFC made its way back to Canada once again, this time in Edmonton. Malott was able to get things back on track, earning his first career win by decision after spending 15 minutes with Trevin Giles inside the Octagon.
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And by this point, when the Octagon touches down in Canada, you can bet Malott will be on the card. Last May, UFC went to Montreal for UFC 315, where Malott earned a second-round knockout against Charles Radtke to secure his second win in a row. He closed out his 2025 campaign with his biggest win to date, defeating veteran Kevin Holland by unanimous decision in the co-main event.
Saturday night, Malott aims to make it four in a row and take Burns’ spot in the welterweight rankings. The Brazilian comes into the fight hungrier than ever, searching for his first win since April 2023. There’s no doubt “Durinho” has more experience than the Canadian, but will Malott be able to grind one out and leave the fans in Winnipeg happy?