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MMA·RECAP·October 20, 2026 08:58 AM ET

Malott stops Buckley with second-round knee at UFC Edmonton

Finish came at 2:32 in Rogers Place main event

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read
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What happened: Mike Malott stopped Joaquin Buckley by KO/TKO in the UFC Fight Night main event at Rogers Place. The finish landed at 2:32 of round two on a timed knee.

Why it matters: Main-event finishes carry the most weight for the next welterweight matchups. The victory moves Malott to 15-2-1.

By the numbers: Malott 15-2-1; KO/TKO R2 2:32, welterweight. Co-main: Jasudavicius def. Blanchfield by decision; Perez def. Nelson by R1 0:27 TKO.

What to watch: The division now waits on matchmaking for Malott's next date.

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