Edmonton — UFC Edmonton welterweight headliner Joaquin Buckley believes he holds “a different kind of weight” when it comes to being a main event player. Which is why, he believes, he’s headlining a UFC card for the third time this…
Ahead of UFC Edmonton, welterweight headliner Joaquin Buckley claimed opponent Mike Malott is trying to become the "A-side" by fighting him. Speaking during media day, Buckley countered Malott's earlier remark that the event was his own show, arguing that Malott wanted the matchup so fans would learn who he is.
Buckley enters the fight as an underdog following consecutive losses to Sean Brady and Kamaru Usman. Despite those setbacks, Buckley emphasized that he views headlining his third UFC event as an opportunity to embrace and reflected on using his voice responsibly.
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