Buckley posts on social media after knockout loss to Malott in Edmonton

Buckley posts on social media after knockout loss to Malott in Edmonton

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Joaquin Buckley posted on social media on 18 October, expressing displeasure after his second-round knockout loss to Mike Malott at UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton. Mike Malott knocked Buckley out with a knee at of round two on 10 October at Rogers Place, Edmonton, improving his UFC record.

Earlier, during the pre-fight face-off, Buckley declined handshakes from Malott and UFC chief Dana White. The bout was the main event of UFC Fight Night 291, with a co-main-card featuring Erin Blanchfield versus Jasmine Jasudavicius.

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Joaquin Buckley Mike Malott Dana White UFC UFC Fight Night 291 Erin Blanchfield Jasmine Jasudavicius

Locations

Rogers Place Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Articles

October 18, 2026
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Joaquin Buckley Addresses Second-Round KO Loss to Mike Malott at UFC Edmonton
Joaquin Buckley Addresses Second-Round KO Loss to Mike Malott at UFC Edmonton

Yahoo Sports • 18 Oct 16:01

Welterweight Joaquin Buckley issued a statement after his second-round knockout by Mike Malott, marking his third consecutive UFC defeat.

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Joaquin Buckley loses to Mike Malott after pre-fight silence at UFC Edmonton
Joaquin Buckley loses to Mike Malott after pre-fight silence at UFC Edmonton

MMA Junkie • 18 Oct 15:20

Joaquin Buckley was knocked out by Mike Malott at UFC Edmonton following a quiet weigh-in appearance, and later addressed the loss on social media.

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Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley with knee in UFC Edmonton main event
Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley with knee in UFC Edmonton main event

MMA Fighting • 18 Oct 03:08

Mike Malott earned a second-round knockout over Joaquin Buckley in Edmonton, marking his fifth consecutive win and strengthening his case for a future title shot.

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Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley with knee at UFC Edmonton
Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley with knee at UFC Edmonton

MMA Junkie • 18 Oct 03:08

Mike Malott defeated Joaquin Buckley by knockout with a knee strike in the second round of the UFC Fight Night 291 main event in Edmonton.

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Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley by second-round knockout at UFC Edmonton
Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley by second-round knockout at UFC Edmonton

MMA Junkie • 18 Oct 02:37

Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley with a knee at 2:32 of round two during UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, improving his welterweight record to 8-1 in the UFC.

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October 17, 2026
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UFC Edmonton set for main event featuring Mike Malott vs. Joaquin Buckley and co-main event Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
UFC Edmonton set for main event featuring Mike Malott vs. Joaquin Buckley and co-main event Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

MMA Fighting • 17 Oct 12:00

UFC Edmonton will take place on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place in Canada, headlined by a welterweight bout between Mike Malott and Joaquin Buckley, with a flyweight clash between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius on the co-main card.

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October 16, 2026
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Buckley declines handshakes from Malott and UFC CEO before Edmonton bout
Buckley declines handshakes from Malott and UFC CEO before Edmonton bout

MMA Junkie • 16 Oct 23:50

Joaquin Buckley refused handshakes from opponent Mike Malott and UFC chief Dana White during the UFC Fight Night 291 face-off in Edmonton.

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