‘His mouthpiece flew about 20 feet’: Pros react to Mike Malott’s vicious UFC Edmonton knockout
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Mike Malott delivered a stunning second-round knockout against Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Edmonton main event, using a highlight-reel knee to secure the victory.
- This win marks Malott’s fifth consecutive victory and strengthens his bid to become the UFC’s first Canadian champion since Georges St-Pierre.
- Malott’s recent performance follows a notable win over former title challenger Gilbert Burns in April, further boosting his championship contention.
- The MMA community, including fighters like Gilbert Burns, Tatiana Suarez, Arnold Allen, and Kenny Florian, expressed amazement at Malott’s brutal knockout.
- UFC featherweight Kai Kamaka offered a concerned reaction on Twitter, praying for Buckley after his frightening collapse post-knockout.
