UFC Edmonton: Buckley vs Malott Betting Breakdown
This UFC Edmonton: Buckley vs Malott betting breakdown looks at how a main event that was priced as a near coin-flip ended in one of the year's most violent finishes, with Mike Malott knocking out Joaquin Buckley with a knee in round two in front of his home crowd. The co-main event produced a bigger shock on the odds board, and the card as a whole rewarded anyone who respected finishers.
UFC Edmonton - Result at a Glance
Below you'll find the result, how the fight was priced, how it unfolded, the lessons for your next bets, and where to check UFC odds for upcoming fights.
- Main event: Mike Malott def. Joaquin Buckley by KO (knee and punch), round 2, 2:32
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday 17 October 2026, with an attendance of 16,903
- Co-main: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision (29-28 on all three cards)
- Also on the main card: Cristian Perez knocked out Kyle Nelson in 27 seconds of round 1 in his UFC debut
- Bonuses: Malott, Marc-Andre Barriault, Mandel Nallo and Joel Faglier each earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus
How the Main Event Was Priced
The market made this a close call with a small lean towards the home fighter. Malott was the favourite at roughly -135 to -148 (about 1.68 to 1.74 in decimal odds), with Buckley around +114 to +124 (2.14 to 2.24). The home crowd, the five-round distance and Malott's recent form likely fed into that price, while Buckley's reputation as one of the division's most dangerous knockout artists kept the underdog short.
There was a spread of prices between books, which is common in a fight this tight. Sportsbet.io's sportsbook lets you switch between decimal, American and Hong Kong odds in your settings, which helps when you're comparing prices across sources.
How the Fight Played Out
Round one was cagey. Buckley looked sharp on his feet but threw little, while Malott stayed patient, and a head kick that Buckley blocked was one of the few clean attacks. In round two Buckley came out throwing, clinched Malott against the fence, then ducked down to throw and walked into a perfectly timed knee that landed flush on his jaw. He was out before Malott added a punch on the canvas.
For bettors, the shape of the fight is the lesson. A fight that stayed quiet for a round then ended around the midpoint of round two paid out very differently depending on your market: a straight winner bet on Malott collected, as did a bet on a knockout, while any bet on the fight going the distance lost. You can see how markets like these are laid out on Sportsbet.io's MMA hub.
The Co-Main Upset: Jasudavicius Beats Blanchfield
The bigger surprise on the odds board came one fight earlier. Erin Blanchfield was a heavy favourite at around -340 (1.29), with Jasmine Jasudavicius at about +270 (3.70). Jasudavicius, Malott's Niagara Top Team teammate, took Blanchfield down in round two, got mount and won by unanimous decision on all three scorecards, a result that shakes up the women's flyweight picture. It's a reminder that a heavy favourite on the moneyline still has to win rounds.
Cristian Perez was a similar favourite at roughly -340 against Kyle Nelson and justified it in 27 seconds, a finish that closed the market on any bet that the fight would last.
What It Means for the Welterweight Division
Malott, 34, is now 15-2-1 with five straight UFC wins, his last two by knockout after a TKO of Gilbert Burns in April. Buckley, 32, drops to 21-9 and has lost three in a row, following defeats to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. In a division as crowded as welterweight, the result moves Malott into the conversation for a significant matchup, while Buckley's skid raises questions about his next booking.
Betting Lessons From UFC Edmonton
First, a small favourite at home is not automatically a trap, and Malott's patience was rewarded. Second, a quiet first round says little about how a fight ends, since the finish came in round two. Third, compare prices before you bet: the gap between -135 and -148 on the same fighter is a meaningful difference over time. Sportsbet.io's guide to how MMA betting odds work explains the market types if you're new to them.
What's Next in the UFC
The next big card is UFC 334 on 14 to 15 November, headlined by Ciryl Gane against Josh Hokit and a Kayla Harrison v Amanda Nunes fight. You can see what's listed on the UFC upcoming fights page, and follow a card as it happens through live MMA betting.
Betting Responsibly on Fight Night
Fights can end in an instant, which makes it tempting to stake more on a single result. Treat every lesson above as one opinion among many, not a guarantee, and set your budget before the first fight rather than adjusting it as the card goes on.
Account tools such as deposit limits, loss limits, and time-outs help keep your betting within a budget you're comfortable with. Sportsbet.io's responsible gambling page explains how to set these up. Betting should stay entertainment, not a way to chase back a loss from an earlier fight.
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FAQs: UFC Edmonton
Who won Buckley vs Malott at UFC Edmonton?
Mike Malott won by knockout, landing a knee and a punch at 2:32 of round two.
Was Mike Malott the favourite against Joaquin Buckley?
Yes, narrowly. Malott was around -135 to -148 before the fight, with Buckley at about +114 to +124.
Who won the UFC Edmonton co-main event?
Jasmine Jasudavicius beat Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision as a sizeable underdog.
How many fighters earned Performance of the Night bonuses?
Four: Mike Malott, Marc-Andre Barriault, Mandel Nallo and Joel Faglier each received $100,000.
