UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott

Joaquin Buckley

Joaquin Buckley is a dynamic United States mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Welterweight division with a professional record of 21-7-0. Standing 5'10" with a 76-inch reach, he is celebrated for his explosive knockout power and athleticism. His recent performances include a hard-fought decision against Kamaru Usman, a doctor stoppage victory over Colby Covington, a stunning knockout of Stephen Thompson, and decisive wins over Nursulton Ruziboev and Vicente Luque.

Mike Malott

Mike Malott is a Canadian welterweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 13-2-1. Standing 6'1" with a 73-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability both on the feet and on the ground. His recent momentum is significant, having secured a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland in October 2025, following a knockout win against Charles Radtke and a decision victory over Trevin Giles. He is a tactically proficient fighter with a high finishing rate.

Erin Blanchfield

Erin Blanchfield is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Women’s Flyweight division, where she is a top-ranked contender. Holding a professional record of 14 wins and 2 losses, she is a high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known for her relentless grappling and submission skills. Her recent performance includes a second-round submission victory over Tracy Cortez in November 2025 and a unanimous decision win against former champion Rose Namajunas in 2024.

Jasmine Jasudavicius

Jasmine Jasudavicius is a Canadian flyweight competitor in the UFC with a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses. Standing 5'7" with a 68-inch reach, she is known for her relentless grappling and effective submission game. Her recent performances include a submission victory over Jéssica Andrade via rear naked choke and a unanimous decision win against Mayra Bueno Silva. She also secured a notable D'arce choke submission against Ariane da Silva in late 2024.

Kyle Nelson

Kyle Nelson is a Canadian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC. Born on April 20, 1991, he stands 5'11" with a 71-inch reach and holds a professional record of 17-6-1. Known for his powerful striking and versatility, he recently moved up to the lightweight division. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Matt Frevola in October 2025, a first-round knockout of Bill Algeo, and decision wins over Fernando Padilla and Blake Bilder.

Cristian Pérez

Cristian Perez is a Mexican lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 15 wins and 2 losses. Competing in the UFC, he is known for a versatile finishing ability that includes six knockouts and six submissions. After a long tenure in Combate Global, he earned a UFC contract in August 2026. His recent results include a second-round TKO victory over Logan Paxton at Dana White's Contender Series and a first-round TKO against Gilberto Santos.

Marc-André Barriault

Marc-André Barriault is a Canadian middleweight competing in the UFC, where he is known for a high-pressure fighting style and exceptional durability. Standing 6'1" with a professional record of 17-11-0, he transitioned to the octagon after capturing both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles in TKO Major League MMA. His recent career includes a first-round victory over Bruno Silva at UFC 315 and hard-fought battles against Michal Oleksiejczuk and Shara Magomedov.

Kyle Daukaus

Kyle Daukaus is a United States middleweight fighter with a professional record of 17-4-0. Standing 6'3" with a 76-inch reach, he is highly regarded for his elite grappling skills, particularly his signature D'Arce choke. Currently on a six-fight winning streak, his most recent performances include a 50-second D'Arce choke submission over Gerald Meerschaert and a 43-second knockout victory against Michel Pereira. He is a former CFFC Middleweight Champion known for his finishing ability.

Louis Jourdain

Louis Jourdain is a Canadian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 9-3-0. Known by the nickname "The Mad Prince," he is a balanced finisher with an orthodox stance, earning most of his victories via knockout or submission. He secured a UFC contract in September 2025 following a dominant third-round submission win over Magno Dias on Dana White's Contender Series. Prior to his UFC signing, he achieved consecutive TKO victories in the Samourai MMA promotion.

Timmy Cuamba

Timmy Cuamba is a United States mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division with a professional record of 10-3-0. Standing 5'9" with a 71-inch reach, he is known for his dynamic striking and versatility. He currently holds a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Chang Ho Lee in November 2025 and a spectacular flying knee knockout against Roberto Romero in April 2025.

Mandel Nallo

Mandel Nallo is a Canadian lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses. Known for his finishing ability and long reach, he competes at 155 lbs and stands 6'0" tall. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak, most recently securing a victory over Samuel Silva via straight right and ground punches in the first round at Dana White's Contender Series in September 2025. This followed first-round finishes over Robert Seres and Deivison Ribeiro.

Nate Landwehr

Nate Landwehr is an American featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 18 wins and 7 losses. Competing in the UFC, he is known for his high-energy fighting style and relentless pressure. In his recent outings, he faced Morgan Charrière and Doo Ho Choi. Prior to those contests, he secured a first-round knockout victory over Jamall Emmers and a submission win against Austin Lingo, showcasing his versatility as both a striker and a grappler.

Tanner Boser

Tanner Boser is a Canadian mixed martial artist with a professional record of 22 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 6'2" with a background in Shidokan Karate, Boser is known for his exceptional mobility and high-volume striking. He recently secured a third-round retirement victory over Vinicius Moreira at UAE Warriors 60 in June 2025. This followed a unanimous decision win against Aleksa Camur, marking a successful return to form and a two-fight winning streak.

Jhonata Diniz

Jhonata Diniz is a Brazilian heavyweight mixed martial artist in the UFC with a professional record of 9-2-0. Standing 6'4" with a background as a world-class kickboxer, he is known for his explosive striking and formidable knockout power. His recent competition history includes a victory over Alvin Hines by unanimous decision at UFC 317, followed by a hard-fought second-round encounter against Mario Pinto in October 2025.

Julien Leblanc

Julien Leblanc is a Canadian middleweight fighter with a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses. Standing 6'2", he competes in organizations such as Samourai MMA and Unified MMA. He is currently on a five-fight win streak, most recently securing a rear-naked choke victory over Ryan Rohovich in November 2025. This followed a doctor stoppage win against Darian Weeks in March 2025 and a second-round knockout of Mark Kolker via body kick and punches in June 2024.

Nick Galanti

Nick Galanti is an American Middleweight fighter with a professional record of 7-1-0. Standing 6'1", he competes in Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC), where he has secured five consecutive victories. His recent performances include a unanimous decision win over Austin Clayton at CFFC 152 and a first-round submission via rear naked choke against Derek Benoit. Galanti is known for his finishing ability, utilizing both powerful striking and a sharp submission game.

Javad Mahjoub

Javad Mahjoub is a Canadian heavyweight mixed martial artist and former world-class judoka who competes in the UFC. Born in Iran, he brings an elite grappling pedigree to the cage as a two-time Olympian and former Asian Judo Champion. Currently holding an undefeated professional MMA record of 5-0-0, his fighting style is characterized by dominant grappling and significant finishing power, with four of his five victories coming via stoppage. In his most recent outing in February 2026, he secured a first-round armbar submission against Pietro Gentile at Unified MMA 67. This followed a unanimous decision victory over Gamzat Sirazhudinov in October 2025 and a first-round TKO of Rodrigo Duarte in September 2025. His successful transition to MMA is highlighted by his ability to blend traditional judo throws with effective ground-and-pound.

Joel Faglier

Joel Faglier is an undefeated American heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6-0-0. Standing 6'2" and weighing 265 lbs, "The Sniper" is known for a dangerous grappling game and a high finish rate. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision against Cody East in February 2026. Prior to that, he secured a series of stoppages, including a TKO win over Austin Green and submission victories via arm-triangle choke and rear-naked choke.

Katlyn Cerminara

Katlyn Cerminara is an American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 18 wins and 6 losses. Known for her high-volume striking and technical grappling, she is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a former top contender in the UFC women's flyweight division. She also previously held championships in two weight classes for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Her recent competitive history in the UFC includes a unanimous decision against Maycee Barber in March 2024 and a decision against Manon Fiorot in October 2022. Prior to these, she secured a three-fight win streak with decision victories over Amanda Ribas in May 2022, Jennifer Maia in January 2022, and Viviane Araujo in May 2021.

Mackenzie Stiller

Mackenzie Stiller is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight and flyweight divisions. Holding a professional record of 6-1-0, she is a judo black belt known by the nickname "Mack-Judo." Her fighting style is heavily centered on high-level grappling, with five of her six professional victories coming by way of submission. She recently appeared on season 34 of "The Ultimate Fighter," where she competed for a semifinal spot. In her most recent professional bout in February 2026, she secured a victory over Kendra McIntyre via a scarf hold armlock. Following her performance on the reality series, she signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC, with her promotional debut scheduled for October 2026.

Chad Anheliger

Chad Anheliger is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Bantamweight division of the UFC. Known by the nickname "The Monster," he possesses a gritty and durable fighting style characterized by effective counter-striking and ground-and-pound. He earned his spot in the UFC following a victory on Dana White's Contender Series in 2021. In his most recent outing in November 2024, he went the distance in a hard-fought unanimous decision loss against Cody Gibson. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision win over Charalampos Grigoriou in March 2024.

Steven Koslow

Steven Koslow is an American professional mixed martial artist with a record of 6-1-0. Competing primarily in the bantamweight division, Koslow is recognized for his exceptional submission skills, having secured all six of his professional victories via first-round submission. He made his debut in the UFC in December 2022, facing Cameron Saaiman in a high-paced encounter that ended in a third-round TKO loss. Prior to joining the UFC, he dominated the Florida regional circuit, specifically the Combat Night promotion, where he finished opponents with a variety of techniques including rear-naked chokes, armbars, and kimuras.

Melissa Croden

Melissa Croden is a Canadian bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 7-3-0. Competing in the UFC, she stands 5'9" with a 68.5-inch reach. Known for her finishing ability and effective ground-and-pound, her recent career includes a unanimous decision against Luana Santos in December 2025. Prior to that, she secured a third-round TKO victory over Tainara Lisboa in her UFC debut and a second-round ground-and-pound finish against Ashley Deen at LFA 195.

Chelsea Chandler

Chelsea Chandler is a United States professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division. Holding a record of 6-4-0, she is a powerful 5'8" competitor with a 68-inch reach. Known for her aggressive grappling and ground-and-pound, she secured an impressive UFC debut victory by finishing Julija Stoliarenko in the first round. Her recent history includes a decision win over Josiane Nunes and competitive bouts against Yana Santos and Joselyne Edwards.

Su Young You

Su Young You is a South Korean bantamweight fighter in the UFC with a professional record of 16 wins, 4 losses, and 2 no contests. Known for his elite grappling under the moniker "You-Jitsu," he holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before entering the UFC, he captured titles in promotions such as DEEP and Naiza FC. He earned his UFC contract by winning the Road to UFC Season 3 bantamweight tournament with a victory over Baergeng Jieleyisi.

Cody Chovancek

A professional bantamweight from Canada with a perfect 9-0-0 record, Cody Chovancek earned a UFC contract in September 2025 following a third-round knockout victory on Dana White's Contender Series. Known for a well-rounded switch-stance style and strong takedown defense, he is a former Unified MMA bantamweight champion. His recent successes include a title defense against Jordan Howard and a fifth-round calf-slicer submission victory over Gage Gill to capture the championship.