Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott to headline UFC Edmonton

Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott are set to headline the UFC Edmonton welterweight main event. The matchup features a clash of perspectives regarding the status of the fighters, with Buckley suggesting that Malott is attempting to ‘become the A-side’ of the promotion.

Malott, a Canadian fighter ranked 11th in the division, enters the bout following four consecutive wins. Buckley, ranked 8th, is a veteran of the promotion known for his striking power and forward pressure. Despite coming off recent losses to Sean Brady and Kamaru Usman, Buckley is making his third career UFC main event appearance.

The Edmonton card features 13 bouts, with a significant number of Canadian fighters competing against international opponents.