"I pour so much of myself into the preparation in this sport, and it's been a long journey for me. It feels great getting that release after fighting a tough guy."
"I feel like my conditioning and my cardio has leveled up like crazy. That's something that I've focused on a lot over the last six months."
"I didn't want to be caught eight weeks out from a fight just considering it then, so I spent kind of like six months really working on my cardio and conditioning."
"To get to that point, Malott endured what he called 'without a doubt the most grueling camp I've had in the UFC so far.'"
Mike Malott secured a notable victory at UFC Winnipeg, defeating Gilbert Burns by TKO in the third round. This win marks Malott's fourth consecutive victory and improves his UFC record to 7-1. Following the fight, Malott expressed relief and joy after a challenging training camp. He emphasized the importance of his improved conditioning and cardio, which he focused on for six months leading up to the fight. Burns announced his retirement after the match, marking a significant moment in both fighters' careers.
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