Mike Malott enters UFC welterweight top ten after knockout of Joaquin Buckley

UFC Edmonton Mike Malott Joaquin Buckley Jasmine Jasudavicius welterweight rankings

Mike Malott has climbed to the number eight spot in the UFC welterweight rankings following a second-round knockout of Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton. Malott secured the victory with a perfectly timed knee to the chin, extending his winning streak to five consecutive fights.

Other significant shifts in the rankings followed the event, which featured a record twelve Canadian fighters. Jasmine Jasudavicius rose to the number three position in the women’s flyweight division after a unanimous decision victory over Erin Blanchfield.

Following the momentum from the Edmonton card, the UFC has confirmed that UFC 336 will take place at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on January 30. Malott has expressed strong interest in competing at the Toronto event, stating he is ready for a high-level opponent to continue his ascent in the division.

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Edmonton · Jasmine Jasudavicius · Joaquin Buckley · Mike Malott · Toronto · UFC

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Mike Malott's UFC record is 8-1 with five straight wins. heavy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mike Malott defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton. ufight.gr · inthecage.pl · heavy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The knockout occurred via a knee strike in the second round. ufight.gr · inthecage.pl · heavy.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mike Malott wants to fight at UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30, 2027. inthecage.pl · heavy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Joaquin Buckley has suffered three consecutive UFC losses. ufight.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Mike Malott stated he believes he is the best welterweight in the world. inthecage.pl · heavy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The knockout happened at the 2:32 mark of the second round. ufight.gr