Mike Malott to headline UFC Edmonton bout vs. Joaquin Buckley
Mike Malott will headline the UFC Edmonton card on October 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, facing fellow welterweight Joaquin Buckley. Malott, a Canadian contender ranked in the top 12 of the division, enters the fight on a four‑win streak after defeating former title challenger Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg. Buckley, ranked No. 9, comes off consecutive decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady following a six‑fight winning run.
The event’s co‑main fight will feature women’s flyweights Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius, a bout rebooked after an injury postponement. The UFC announced the match‑up through its Canadian broadcast partner Sportsnet, with full card details to be released in the coming weeks.
Entities: Erin Blanchfield · Joaquin Buckley · Mike Malott · Rogers Place · Sportsnet
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mike Malott is ranked in the top 12 of the UFC welterweight division.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joaquin Buckley lost his two most recent fights to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The co‑main event will feature a women's flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joaquin Buckley is ranked No. 9 in the UFC welterweight division.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joaquin Buckley is the opponent facing Mike Malott in the UFC Edmonton main event.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UFC Edmonton event will be held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg prior to this event.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mike Malott will headline the UFC Edmonton main event on October 17, 2024.