Dana White jokes about Joaquin Buckley's future after UFC Edmonton loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:57 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
At UFC Edmonton, Joaquin Buckley suffered a second-round knockout to Mike Malott, extending his losing streak to three fights. During the post-fight press conference, Dana White commented on Buckley’s weigh-in behavior when he ignored a handshake, jokingly saying he told Hunter to cut Buckley as soon as he lost. Despite the loss, White noted that fighters cope with fight week pressure differently and does not take such interactions personally. Buckley is now faced with a challenging road to regain momentum in his career after expressing frustration over not being given a title shot for 2024.
- •Joaquin Buckley loses by knockout to Mike Malott in the second round.
- •Buckley has now lost three consecutive fights.
- •Dana White joked about Buckley’s behavior during the weigh-ins and fight week.
- •Buckley expressed frustration about not receiving a title shot despite his prior winning streak.
- •White emphasized understanding fighters' pressures during fight week.
- 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — “As Soon as He Lost, I Told Hunter Cut Him” – Dana White Trolls Joaquin Buckley After UFC Edmonton Handshake Snub
"After Joaquin Buckley refused to share hands with Dana White during the UFC Edmonton weigh-ins, the bossman had a cheeky reply.
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