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Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton
Canadian fighter Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton.
Buckley was Malott’s opponent in the bout.
A knockout means the fight ended when one fighter could not continue.
The win capped UFC Edmonton, according to the event headline.
The result was a knockout victory for Malott.
No further details about what comes next were provided.
Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Edmonton main event.
The finish came in the second round, though reports differed on whether it was a knee or a head kick.
The win was described as Malott’s biggest career victory and his fifth straight UFC win.
Four fighters received $100,000 performance bonuses, including Malott.
- Who
- Canadian welterweight Mike Malott and Joaquin Buckley.
- What
- Malott knocked out Buckley in the second round of the UFC Edmonton main event.
- When
- October 17, 2026, according to Sportsnet.
- Where
- Edmonton, Canada.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Malott said he saw the bout with Buckley as the toughest test of his career to date.
Malott knocked out Buckley in the second round of the UFC Edmonton main event.
UFC awarded Malott and three other fighters $100,000 performance bonuses.
- Main event
- Mike Malott defeated Joaquin Buckley by second-round knockout
- Venue
- Edmonton, Canada
- Malott’s UFC streak
- Five straight wins
- Performance bonuses
- Four fighters received $100,000 each
6 sources
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What people are saying
a win over my opponent this weekend puts me firmly in the top 10 and just keeps that climb toward a title shot
I think I have the advantage over him everywhere
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ALL THE ANGLES 😮💨 @Michael_Malott timed the knee perfectly to close out #UFCEdmonton!
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