Silent before UFC Edmonton, Joaquin Buckley gets chatty after KO loss
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Joaquin Buckley sparked controversy by refusing to shake hands with UFC CEO Dana White and opponent Mike Malott during the Edmonton weigh-ins, and declined to answer questions in a backstage interview.
- Buckley suffered a brutal knockout loss to Malott via a knee to the chin, marking his third consecutive defeat after a six-fight winning streak that once put him in title contention.
- Despite the tough loss, Buckley posted on social media acknowledging the fight outcome and expressed determination to continue working hard and entertaining fans.
- He used his Instagram and Kick channel to engage with followers, promote his content, and review the knockout, describing it as something resembling AI-generated footage.
- Buckley emphasized his identity as a fighter and content creator, encouraging fans to follow him as he plans to expand into new content areas beyond fighting.
