UFC Edmonton Preview: Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott Breakdown
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on Oct 12, 2026
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Seán Sheehan is back with another UFC preview show as the promotion heads to Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, for UFC Fight Night 291. Joaquin Buckley faces Canadian favorite Mike Malott in the welterweight main event, with both looking to strengthen their standing in the division. Buckley brings explosive knockout power, while Malott will have the crowd behind him as he seeks another significant victory.
Both fighters have different questions to answer. Buckley has the power and athleticism to threaten anyone at 170 pounds, but he is looking to rebound from consecutive losses to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. Malott has won four straight, including a stoppage of former title challenger Gilbert Burns. The key question is whether Buckley can keep the fight standing and impose his striking or Malott can use his grappling to control the action.
In the co-main event, Erin Blanchfield faces Jasmine Jasudavicius in a women’s flyweight matchup with potential title implications. Blanchfield