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MMA·ANALYSIS·October 19, 2026 01:03 PM ET

Malott stops Buckley in second round at UFC Edmonton

Knee finish came at 2:32 of Round 2

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What happened: Mike Malott defeated Joaquin Buckley by KO/TKO at 2:32 of Round 2 in the welterweight main event at Rogers Place. The card closed as UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott.

Why it matters: The result moves Malott to 15-2-1 in a home-country main event. A second-round stoppage puts a Canadian welterweight in the Top 10 conversation.

By the numbers: Malott 15-2-1; finish R2 2:32 by KO/TKO at welterweight.

What to watch: Matchmakers now set Malott's next welterweight assignment.

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