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UFC Fans Torch Joaquin Buckley for Statement Released Following KO Loss

UFC welterweight contender **Joaquin Buckley** faced his third consecutive defeat in a hard-fought loss to **Mike Malott** at UFC Edmonton, succumbing to a second-round knockout in front of a jubilant Canadian crowd at Rogers Place. The loss marked another setback for Buckley, who had previously defeated former UFC interim welterweight champion **Colby Covington** in December 2024, but has since struggled to regain momentum.

Following the fight, Buckley addressed the loss on social media, emphasizing his commitment to improvement, stating he would continue working to move forward despite the setback. His remarks, however, did little to placate frustrated fans, who criticized his post-fight statements and pre-fight behavior, including a viral meme mocking his silent weigh-in and early exit from the Octagon.

Meanwhile, UFC CEO **Dana White** clarified that Buckley remains under contract with the organization, jokingly dismissing earlier speculation that the fighter would be released after the loss. Despite the backlash, Buckley insisted the fight had drawn attention to the sport and vowed to regroup and return stronger.

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