Overview
- Mike Malott finished Joaquin Buckley by knockout in the second round of the UFC Edmonton main event on Saturday, stopping Buckley at 2:32 of round two.
- Media accounts differ on the exact finishing strike, with many outlets describing a knee to the face and others calling it a head kick, but all sources confirm the knockout outcome.
- The win extended Malott’s streak to five straight victories and earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus from the UFC.
- Buckley, who had refused handshakes during Friday’s ceremonial face‑offs and remained silent in a pre-fight interview, has now lost three consecutive fights.
- UFC Edmonton produced a surge of stoppages that tied the promotion record for most finishes in a single event, a result that raises Malott’s profile for higher-ranked opponents and reshapes matchmaking in the welterweight division.