UFC welterweight main event featuring Edmonton's Tanner Boser set for Rogers Place October 17
Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott headlines UFC Fight Night with ticket sales starting Wednesday at 8 a.m.
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UFC Fight Night returns to Edmonton's Rogers Place on October 17, with a welterweight main event between No. 10-ranked Joaquin Buckley and No. 13-ranked Mike Malott, part of a card featuring several Canadian fighters including Edmonton heavyweight Tanner Boser.
The main card airs live at 6 p.m. MT on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, with preliminary matches airing on UFC Fight Pass at 3 p.m. MT. Tickets go on sale August 17, at 8 a.m. through UFC Fight Club, with a special pre-sale for UFC newsletter subscribers beginning Thursday at 10 a.m.
Buckley, with a record of 21-8, is described as a "dangerous KO artist" who has earned notable victories against former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and Vicente Luque. The Pennsylvania native is looking to halt Malott's momentum and position himself for a Top 5 divisional shot.
Malott, from Fonthill, Ontario, carries a record of 14-2-1 after appearing on Dana White's Contender Series. A dominant win against Buckley could propel him into the Top 10 welterweight rankings, making this a pivotal matchup for both fighters' careers.
The undercard also features Edmonton heavyweight Tanner Boser, along with Calgary's Melissa Croden, Niagara's Jasmine Jasudavicius and Montreal's Mandel Nallo. As HighOnCity reported in July, this marks UFC's return to the Ice District venue after a previous Fight Night event there.
The facts
When is UFC Fight Night coming to Edmonton?
UFC Fight Night takes place at Rogers Place on October 17, 2026.
Who fights in the main event?
Joaquin Buckley, ranked No. 10 in the welterweight division, faces No. 13-ranked Mike Malott in the main event.
When do ticket sales begin?
General ticket sales for UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place begin on August 17, 2026, at 8 a.m., with a special pre-sale for UFC newsletter subscribers starting Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10 a.m.
What time does the main card air?
The main card airs live at 6 p.m. MT on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, with preliminary matches airing on UFC Fight Pass at 3 p.m. MT.
What are Buckley's and Malott's records?
Joaquin Buckley holds a record of 21–8, while Mike Malott's record is 14–2–1.
