Mike Malott has recorded five finishes in the UFC welterweight division since 2022, which marks the year of his promotional debut. He is tied with Jack Della Maddalena, Kevin Holland, Uros Medic, and Michael Morales for second-most stoppages in the weight class during this period. Carlos Prates leads all welterweights with six finishes since 2022. The statistic highlights Malott's finishing ability as he has consistently ended fights early throughout his UFC tenure.
Mike Malott has established himself as one of the most reliable finishers in the UFC welterweight division, recording five stoppages since his promotional debut in 2022 — a total that places him in a four-way tie for second-most finishes in the weight class over that span.
Malott shares that distinction with Jack Della Maddalena, Kevin Holland, Uros Medic, and Michael Morales. Only Carlos Prates has been more prolific in ending fights early at 170 pounds during this period, with six finishes since 2022.
Della Maddalena, ranked fourth in the welterweight division and 13th in the pound-for-pound rankings, carries an 18-4 record at 29 years old. The Australian fighter out of Scrappy MMA lands 5.57 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy, making him one of the division's most dangerous offensive threats.
Holland, the 33-year-old American known as "Trailblazer," brings a 29-15 record and fights out of Phalanx MMA Academy. Standing six-foot-three with an 81-inch reach, he lands 4.26 significant strikes per minute and contributes across multiple dimensions of the game.
Medic, also 33 and fighting out of Kings MMA, holds a 13-3 record. The southpaw known as "The Doctor" leads this group in striking output at 5.59 significant strikes per minute, connecting at an impressive 60 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Malott's five finishes place him among the most consistent stoppage artists at welterweight since 2022, underscoring his danger as an opponent for anyone in the division
- The group tied at five finishes includes a top-five ranked contender in Della Maddalena, reflecting the caliber of company Malott keeps statistically
- With Carlos Prates sitting alone at six finishes, Malott and his co-holders have a clear benchmark to chase in the finishing department
