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Mike Malott was told he'd never make the UFC; now he's headlining

Mike Malott has reflected on his career so far ahead of his Ultimate Fighting Championship headlining clash against Joaquin Buckley.
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Mike Malott was told he'd never make the UFC; now he's headlining

Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:41 AM UTC·

Mike Malott says Joaquin Buckley wouldn't headline in Canada without him

Mike Malott believes he’s the unofficial A-side headliner in the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Canada.

‘He would never headline in Canada without me’ — Mike Malott responds to Joaquin Buckley’s popularity jibe

Mike Malott and Joaquin Buckley are battling over who is the A-side of the UFC Edmonton main event.

Top UFC Welterweight Picks Joaquin Buckley to Upset Mike Malott

Top UFC welterweight fighter Sean Brady is picking Joaquin Buckley to upset Mike Malott at UFC Edmonton this weekend. Brady, who defeated Buckley via dominant unanimous decision at UFC 328 in May, knows his foe well, and he believes that “New Mansa” will take out “Proper” on Saturday at UFC Edmonton. Sean Brady Picks Joaquin […] The post Top UFC Welterweight Picks Joaquin Buckley to Upset Mike Malott appeared first on HEAVY.

Ex-UFC champ questions if Joaquin Buckley truly prepared for Mike Malott

Belal Muhammad says the blueprint to beat Joaquin Buckley is there for Mike Malott, but can he implement it?

Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott prediction, pick: UFC Edmonton headliner a tough call

Breaking down the UFC Edmonton main event, it's hard to be too confident in either Joaquin Buckley or Mike Malott, but one gets a stoppage.

UFC Edmonton video: Joaquin Buckley, Mike Malott on weight for headliner

The UFC Edmonton headliners had no issues on the scale Friday.

UFC Fight Night 291 video: Joaquin Buckley, Mike Malott first fight week faceoff

Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott had their first fight week faceoff outside of Rogers Place in Edmonton.

UFC Edmonton weigh-in results: All fighters make weight

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Canada is now official following the UFC Edmonton weigh-ins.

Sean Brady: Joaquin Buckley 'always carries his power,' beats Mike Malott

Sean Brady says Joaquin Buckley is always dangerous.

UFC Edmonton preview and predictions: Can Mike Malott ascend past Joaquin Buckley?

Canada's Mike Malott gets another home game when he headlines UFC Edmonton this Saturday against Joaquin Buckley.

How to watch UFC Edmonton: Live stream, start time & fight card

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Canada for a Fight Night on Saturday.

UFC Edmonton weigh-in results: Headliners Mike Malott, Joaquin Buckley cap off perfect slate

Mike Malott vs. Joaquin Buckley is set

UFC Edmonton early weigh ins video, live results | Buckley vs. Malott

Follow along with UFC Edmonton weigh in results.

‘I didn’t trust myself’: How Rampage Jackson, King Green helped push Joaquin Buckley out of comfort zone

Joaquin Buckley faces Mike Malott in the UFC Edmonton headliner

UFC Edmonton Weigh-In Results

The fighters competing on Saturday's UFC Edmonton fight card officially weigh in on Friday.

UFC Edmonton best betting props, parlays and picks | Buckley vs. Malott

Checkout our comprehensive UFC Edmonton: “Buckley vs Malott” betting guide right here.

UFC Edmonton weigh-in video: Buckley vs. Malott

Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott clash in UFC Edmonton main event

UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott — Date, Time, How to Watch

Find out how to watch UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott, including start times, the full fight card and a statistical breakdown of the main event.

UFC Edmonton weigh-ins: No issues on scale in Canada

Check out the results from the official UFC Edmonton fighter weigh-ins.

Herb Dean Praised by UFC Edmonton Headliner Joaquin Buckley

Long-time mixed martial arts official Herb Dean was praised by UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley ahead of UFC Edmonton.Buckley, who battles Canadian Mike Malott on enemy territory in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC Edmonton card, is one of the few MMA fighters who have said positive things about Dean, who has taken his […] The post Herb Dean Praised by UFC Edmonton Headliner Joaquin Buckley appeared first on HEAVY.

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