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Mike Malott on fight-ending knee at UFC Edmonton: ‘I knew it was a wrap’

Mike Malott delivered a dominant performance at UFC Edmonton, securing a second-round knockout victory over Joaquin Buckley with a powerful knee strike. The Canadian welterweight, who has been touted as a rising star in MMA, showcased his striking prowess by weathering Buckley’s aggressive pressure before landing a decisive blow that left his opponent unconscious on the canvas.

Malott later revealed he recognized the fight was effectively over after Buckley’s mouthguard flew out, though he followed up with an additional strike to ensure the stoppage was official. The win marks Malott’s fifth consecutive victory in the UFC, reinforcing his status as a top contender in the division after a single prior loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297.

Looking ahead, Malott expressed enthusiasm for a potential title shot at UFC 336 in Toronto, naming Jack Della Maddalena, Belal Muhammad, and Michael Morales as fighters who could spark his interest. Despite Buckley’s pre-fight trash talk, Malott dismissed its significance, emphasizing that his approach in the octagon remains consistent regardless of external distractions.

With his aggressive yet calculated style, the Canadian fighter is poised to continue climbing the welterweight ranks in the coming months.

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