Overview
- Malott landed a perfectly timed knee that knocked out Joaquin Buckley at 2:32 of round two in the main event at UFC Edmonton on Saturday.
- The victory is Malott’s fifth straight, earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and is widely reported to move him into or into contention for the welterweight top‑10.
- Buckley suffered his third straight loss, had been antagonistic in fight week by refusing pre‑fight courtesies, and said after the bout that fans “enjoyed the show.”
- The card produced 12 finishes in 13 fights, highlighted by Jasmine Jasudavicius’s upset unanimous decision over Erin Blanchfield and Cristian Pérez’s 27‑second knockout in his UFC debut.
- Malott has called for tougher, ranked opposition and the win reshapes short‑term matchmaking, with the UFC’s Jan. 30 return to Toronto presented as a likely platform for a higher‑profile assignment.