UFC Fight Night 291 video: Joaquin Buckley, Mike Malott first fight week faceoff
Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott had their first fight week faceoff outside of Rogers Place in Edmonton.
UFC Fight Night 291 has commenced, with the main eventers engaging in their first faceoff prior to the scheduled bout. Outside of Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott exchanged words as the duo prepares to battle in the welterweight division on Saturday evening, headlining the event on Paramount+.
The Canadian crowd is expected to give full support to Malott, who enters the fight with a record of 14-2-1 in MMA and 7-1 in the UFC. Before the main event, several activities are set to take place, including the outdoor faceoff between Buckley and Malott. During the encounter, a visible Buckley supporter could be heard yelling, "You f*cked up, champ!" as the two fighters took a moment to assess their opponent. The intense moment was captured on video, which is available via X (Twitter).
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