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Malott Knocks Out No. 10, Joins Top 10!
18 Oct
Summary
- Mike Malott secured a first-round KO victory over Joaquin Buckley.
- Malott extends his win streak to five consecutive fights.
- A record 12 Canadians competed, with the team achieving 5 wins.
Mike Malott of Burlington, Ontario, achieved a significant victory at UFC Fight Night in Edmonton, securing a first-round knockout against Joaquin Buckley, the 10th-ranked welterweight. This win extends Malott's impressive streak to five consecutive victories and bolsters his UFC record to 8-1-0. He is now inching closer to a potential title shot in the 170-pound division.
Buckley faced his third consecutive loss, marking his fifth defeat overall in the UFC. The event showcased a record 12 Canadian fighters competing on home soil, though the contingent finished with a 5-7 record. The preliminary card saw several Canadian losses by stoppage, but the main card was more successful with four wins out of six bouts.
The promotion's return to Edmonton delivered an action-packed night, matching the modern UFC record for consecutive finishes with eleven. This event, held at Rogers Place, highlighted both the triumphs and challenges for Canadian mixed martial artists on a notable UFC night.
