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Mike Malott Kills Joaquin Buckley in Edmonton

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2026, 2:47 AM ET

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On Saturday, October seventeenth, 2026, Mike Malott delivered a devastating knee that ended Joaquin Buckley’s fight in the second round. The welterweight bout, held at Rogers Place, saw Malott’s striking precision and power culminate in a knockout at two minutes and thirty‑two seconds. Buckley, who entered the fight with a record of twenty‑one‑nine, was unable to recover after the knee landed, and the referee stopped the contest. The result marked Malott’s eighth victory in the UFC, reinforcing his status as a rising contender in the division. Fans and analysts praised the finish as a textbook example of effective knee strikes in mixed‑martial‑arts competition. The event was part of UFC Fight Night 291, which featured several headline bouts. While Buckley’s loss was a setback, it also highlighted the importance of defensive awareness against high‑impact techniques. Malott’s performance has already sparked

By Nathan B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 17 2026 Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley via knockout in second round.
On October 17 2026 UFC Fight Night 291 held at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

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Articles Published:: 20
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 17
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 85%, Right 15%

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