UFC Fight Night returned to Edmonton, Canada, on Saturday, October 17, with a welterweight clash between Mike Malott and Joaquin Buckley headlining the event at Rogers Place. Malott entered the main event riding a four-fight winning streak after stopping Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg in April, while another victory offered him an opportunity to strengthen his case for a place among the division’s title contenders. The card also featured a significant women’s flyweight showdown, with Erin Blanchfield taking on fellow contender Jasmine Jasudavicius in the co-main event.
The night delivered action across multiple divisions, with several bouts ending by knockout, technical knockout or submission. The preliminary and main-card results included finishes from Su Young You, Chelsea Chandler, Steven Koslow, Katlyn Cerminara and Tanner Boser, among others. In the co-main event, Jasudavicius earned a unanimous decision victory over Blanchfield, with all three judges scoring the contest 29-28. The headline bout ended dramatically as Malott stopped Buckley with a knee at 2:32 of the second round, capping off a memorable night in Edmonton.
Mike Malott Knocks Out Joaquin Buckley to Claim a Top-10 Spot at UFC Edmonton
Mike Malott delivered a memorable performance in front of his home crowd in Edmonton, knocking out Joaquin Buckley in the second round of their welterweight main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, October 17. The Canadian timed a devastating strike to the head before following up with a punch that left Buckley unable to continue. The finish capped off an action-packed event at Rogers Place, where 12 of the 13 bouts reportedly ended inside the distance.
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