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UFC: Malott aims for top-10 with Buckley test
Mike Malott targets UFC top-10 breakthrough against Joaquin Buckley in Canada.
In brief
Mike Malott targets UFC top-10 breakthrough against Joaquin Buckley in Canada. Mike Malott believes a win over Joaquin Buckley could secure his spot in the UFC top 10 and advance him toward a title shot. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Malott's career progress
Mike Malott has notable victories over Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland, and Charles Radtke.
Buckley as toughest test
Malott calls Buckley his toughest opponent yet, expecting a win to move him into the top 10.
“yeah i think he’s probably the toughest test of my career to date”
Malott's advantages
Malott claims he has better striking, timing, and foot control than Buckley.
“i think i’m a cleaner striker than he is i think i have better timing and ability to control on the feet”
Wrestling and title shot
Malott expects a win to put him within reach of a title eliminator or title shot.
“it’s hard to say a big win this weekend could put me right in like you said could put me in a title eliminator”
The main idea
Mike Malott believes a win over Joaquin Buckley could secure his spot in the UFC top 10 and advance him toward a title shot.
