October 17, 2026 — UFC Edmonton delivered one of the most brutal knockouts of the year as Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley with a devastating knee to the face in Round 2 of their UFC Fight Night main event. The impact was so violent that Buckley’s mouthpiece went flying across the Octagon. #UFCEdmonton #MikeMalott #JoaquinBuckley Mike Malott vs Joaquin Buckley headlined UFC Edmonton at Rogers Place in Alberta, Canada, with both welterweight contenders looking to make a major statement in the UFC rankings. But it was the Canadian Mike Malott who delivered the biggest moment of the night, finishing Buckley with a perfectly timed knee that immediately sent shockwaves throughout the MMA community. The fight started at a measured pace, with Joaquin Buckley pushing forward and trying to close the distance while Malott remained patient, using his movement and range to avoid Buckley’s explosive combinations. Buckley found some success with his striking in Round 1, landing a few soli