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UFC Edmonton Highlights Buckley Versus Malott Night

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2026, 12:45 AM ET

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On Saturday, October seventeenth, Rogers Place hosted UFC Fight Night featuring Joaquin Buckley against Mike Malott. The main card opened with a 170‑pound bout where Malott secured a knee knockout over Buckley in the second round at two minutes and thirty‑two seconds. Earlier that evening, a 125‑pound contest saw Jasmine Jasudavicius defeat Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision, with judges scoring twenty‑nine to twenty‑eight on each card. The preliminaries began at five o’clock Eastern Time, offering fans a full lineup of under‑weight fights. ESPN streamed the event live, drawing viewers from across Canada and the United States. The night’s outcomes highlighted the depth of talent in the UFC’s welter‑weight division and underscored the importance of conditioning and technique in securing decisive finishes.

By Marcus E. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 17 2026 UFC Fight Night opens with prelims at five pm ET.
On October 17 2026 Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley by knee KO in second.

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