Joaquin Buckley prepares for UFC Edmonton after historic knockout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Joaquin Buckley headlines a UFC event in Edmonton on October 15, 2026, taking on Mike Malott. Buckley aims to break his two-fight losing streak, having previously lost to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. His most notable moment remains the 2020 knockout of Impa Kasanganay, lauded as one of the greatest in MMA history. This fight marks Buckley's third headlining opportunity in the UFC.
- •Joaquin Buckley is 1-1 in UFC headliners.
- •He faces Mike Malott in Edmonton on October 15, 2026.
- •Buckley lost his last two fights to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
- •His knockout of Impa Kasanganay in 2020 is widely celebrated.
- •Buckley aims to rebound from his recent losses.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Was Joaquin Buckley's insane KO of Impa Kasanganay the best ever?
"Joaquin Buckley is 1-1 in UFC headliners. But his knockout of Impa Kasanganay in 2020 might be unbeaten in the all-time KO conversation.
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