"Ran into an issue in that one fight I lost; stuff came up in that one and I grew a lot from it, learned to humble myself in certain ways. I know I'm an elite-level fighter, but recognizing that 'Hey man - sometimes you're fighting the best guys in the world and you don't need to force a finish' is really important."
"I could have coasted to a decision and won, and looking back, that's one of the things I changed... People love to bring that fight up, and rightfully so - that was the one fight that I showed some areas that needed growth."
"I've had a pretty friggin' good run so far; there is that to keep in mind."
Mike Malott, preparing for his first UFC headlining fight, reflects on a previous loss to Neil Magny, which he attributes to a critical mistake in the final moments. He acknowledges the importance of humility and strategy, realizing he could have secured a decision win instead of forcing a finish. Despite the setback, Malott maintains a strong record in the UFC, with six wins since joining in 2021. He is set to face Gilbert Burns in Winnipeg, marking his return to the Octagon this year.
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