The Octagon returns to Canada this Saturday as UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott takes over Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, with the full card airing live on Paramount+. Welterweight contenders Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott headline a 13-fight card stacked with Canadian talent, and the betting lines suggest several razor-close matchups.
Joaquin Buckley (Credits: UFC)
In the main event, Canada’s own Mike Malott (-133) enters as the slight favorite over Joaquin Buckley (+104). It is a genuine pick’em at the top of the card: Malott has become one of the country’s most reliable finishers, while Buckley brings heavy hands and the kind of power that can end a fight at any moment. The oddsmakers can barely separate them, which usually means the fans are in for something special.
Co-Main Event And Key Bouts
The women’s flyweight co-main features Erin Blanchfield (-350) taking on Jasmine Jasudavicius (+250). Blanchfield is one of the heaviest favorites on the entire card, but Jasudavicius has made a habit of defying expectations, and this is her chance to make a statement in front of a friendly crowd.
Further down the card, Katlyn Chookagian-Cerminara (-285) meets Mackenzie Stiller (+214), while Mandel Nallo (-300) faces Nate Landwehr (+222) in what should be a high-energy clash at lightweight. Canadian veteran Marc-Andre Barriault (+160) will look to upset Kyle Daukaus (-208) in front of the Edmonton faithful, and Tanner Boser (+160) takes on Jhonata Diniz (-208) in the heavyweight division.
Full UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott Odds
The biggest favorite on the card is Nick Galanti (-725) against Julien Leblanc (+450), while Melissa Croden (-340) is also heavily favored over Chelsea Chandler (+248). Other notable lines include Louis Jourdain (-188) vs. Timmy Cuamba (+146), Cristian Perez (-360) vs. Kyle Nelson (+260), and a close one between Cody Chovancek (-138) and Soo Young Yoo (+108).
With a hometown hero headlining and a card packed with competitive lines, Saturday’s Edmonton event could deliver one of the most unpredictable nights of the fall. Keep an eye on the main event — when the odds are this tight, fireworks usually follow.
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