Joaquin Buckley Didn’t Speak During Fight Week — In The Main Event, He Got His Mouthpiece Knocked Across The Octagon

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17: Mike Malott of Canada throws a kick against Joaquin Buckley in their welterweight fight during UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Centre on October 17, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

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Mike Malott sent the UFC fans in Edmonton home smiling. In the main event, Malott scored a highlight-reel knockout with a knee that landed flush on Joaquin Buckley’s jaw. The blow was so hard, it sent Buckley’s mouthpiece flying across the Octagon. Here’s a look at the finish and let’s talk UFC.

UFC Edmonton Key Facts

DetailInfoEventUFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. MalottDateSaturday, Oct. 17, 2026VenueRogers Place, EdmontonStreamParamount+Main eventMalott def. Buckley, KO (knee), R2, 2:32Co-mainJasudavicius def. Blanchfield, UD (29-28 x3)Finishes12 of 13 fightsBonusesFour $100K Performance of the Night, no Fight of the Night

How Did Mike Malott Knock Out Joaquin Buckley?

Buckley elected not to shake UFC CEO Dana White or Malott’s hands at weigh-ins. He had a pre-fight interview backstage and didn’t speak to Paramount Plus’ reporter, though it appeared he may have told her what his intentions were.

Buckley seemed focused, but he got caught dipping his head and looking to land a left hook. That was a crushing shot that will likely require Buckley to take some time away from fighting. He has now lost three fights in a row and will likely drop from No. 8 in the UFC rankings next week.

What’s Next for Mike Malott?

As for Malott, he’s on a roll and will find himself ranked in the Top 10 when Buckley drops. Malott has now won five fights in a row. He could be two or three victories away from challenging for the title.

UFC Edmonton Full Results

Malott’s win was the last finish on a card packed with them. Jasmine Jasudavicius’ unanimous-decision win over Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event was the only fight on the card that went the distance.

BoutMethodRoundTimeMike Malott def. Joaquin BuckleyKO (knee)22:32Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Erin BlanchfieldUD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00Cristian Perez def. Kyle NelsonKO (punches)10:27Marc-Andre Barriault def. Kyle DaukausTKO (strikes)14:28Timmy Cuamba def. Louis JourdainSub (neck crank)22:48Mandel Nallo def. Nate LandwehrTKO (leg kick, punches)20:47Tanner Boser def. Jhonata DinizTKO (punches)34:26Nick Galanti def. Julien LeblancSub (face crank)11:26Joel Faglier def. Javad MahjoubTKO (punches and fatigue)22:11Katlyn Cerminara def. Mackenzie StillerTKO (strikes)14:46Steven Koslow def. Chad AnheligerSub (rear-naked choke)34:31Chelsea Chandler def. Melissa CrodenSub (kimura)14:52Su Young You def. Cody ChovancekSub (kimura)34:19

Who Won the UFC Edmonton Bonuses?

As you might expect, Malott’s win earned him one of the event’s $100K performance bonuses. There was no Fight of the Night, so the other three fighters earning bonuses were Mandel Nallo for his destruction of Nate Landwehr, Marc-Andre Barriault and Joel Faglier for their comeback victories. Take a look at all of the other finishes here.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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