Joaquin Buckley suffers knockout loss at UFC Edmonton main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Joaquin Buckley lost to Mike Malott by knockout in the second round at UFC Fight Night 291 held at Rogers Place in Edmonton on October 14. Buckley, now 22-9 in MMA and 11-7 in the UFC, is on a three-fight losing streak following his earlier defeats by decision to Sean Brady and Kamaru Usman. This latest defeat marks his first stoppage loss at welterweight after moving camps to Fortis MMA in Dallas. Buckley may face a lower-ranked opponent next, with potential matchups against the loser of an upcoming fight between Uros Medic and Kevin Holland being suggested.
- •Buckley was knocked out by Malott in the second round.
- •He is currently on a three-fight losing skid.
- •His previous two losses were by decision.
- •Next fight options may include lower-ranked opponents.
- •Potential matchup with the loser of Medic vs. Holland.
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