Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott
Odds, prediction and stats · Welterweight · 5 rounds · Main Card
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Fight details
- Event
- UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott · Main event
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Main Card starts
- 8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · 1:00 AM UK
- Venue
- Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Welterweight
- Rounds
- 5 × 5 minutes
Preview
Joaquin Buckley (21-8) faces Mike Malott (14-2) in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott, a welterweight bout, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada. Joaquin Buckley has won 11 of 17 UFC fights, 8 by knockout, and comes in on 2 losses in a row. Mike Malott has won 7 of 8 UFC fights, 3 by knockout and 2 by submission, and comes in on 4 wins in a row.
Joaquin Buckley has a 3-inch reach advantage. Mike Malott completes 57% of takedown attempts, better than 91% of active UFC fighters. Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott have 1 common UFC opponent: Kevin Holland.
No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC, with the most recent meeting for each.
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Full card →Questions and answers
When is Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott. The main card starts at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 1:00 AM UK).
Where is Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott takes place at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada.
How can I watch Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott?
5 rounds of five minutes.
What are Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott's records?
Joaquin Buckley is 21-8 (11-6 in the UFC). Mike Malott is 14-2 (7-1 in the UFC).
How old are Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott?
Joaquin Buckley is 32 and Mike Malott is 34.
How tall are Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott, and what is their reach?
Joaquin Buckley is 5'10" and has a 76" reach; Mike Malott is 6'1" and has a 73" reach.
Where are Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott from?
Joaquin Buckley fights out of St. Louis, Missouri; Mike Malott fights out of Fonthill, Canada.
Have Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.