Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton

At UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, Canada, Mike Malott secured a major victory by knocking out Joaquin Buckley in the second round. The decisive moment occurred at 2:32 of the second round when Malott landed a perfectly timed knee to Buckley’s chin, ending the welterweight main event. This win extends Malott’s streak to five consecutive victories.

In the co-main event, Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision in a women’s flyweight bout. The event was characterized by high finishing rates, with 12 of the 13 bouts ending in a stoppage, tying a modern UFC record. Other notable winners included Cristian Perez, who secured a 27-second knockout against Kyle Nelson, and Marc-André Barriault.

Due to the high level of performance, the UFC awarded several ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses. Malott, Barriault, Mandel Nallo, and Joel Faglier each received $100,000 bonuses. The event also drew attention during the ceremonial weigh-ins when Buckley declined to shake hands with UFC CEO Dana White and Malott.