Overview
- Malott landed a knee that knocked Buckley out at 2:32 of round two in the main event on Saturday, ending the fight after a follow‑up punch and prompting an immediate crowd celebration.
- The win extended Malott’s streak to five straight victories and has been widely framed by media and fighters as enough to move him toward or into the UFC welterweight top 10, though official rankings remain pending.
- In the co‑main, Jasmine Jasudavicius upset Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 29‑28, a result that strengthens Jasudavicius’s case for higher‑level matchups in the flyweight division.
- UFC Edmonton produced 12 finishes in 13 fights, tying the promotion record for most stoppages on a single card, and the promotion announced post‑fight bonuses that included a $100,000 Performance award for Malott.
- The bout followed a tense build‑up in which Buckley declined customary courtesies during fight week; Buckley has now lost three straight while Malott’s home‑country moment raises immediate matchmaking questions about who he faces next.