Joaquin Buckley ignores Dana White during tense UFC face-off
- On Friday, Joaquin Buckley ignored handshakes from opponent Mike Malott and UFC CEO Dana White during ceremonial face-offs in Edmonton. The fighters headline Saturday's UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place.
- Buckley maintained his silence during an interview with UFC correspondent McKenzie Pavacich after the weigh-ins. The snub follows a February disagreement where Buckley publicly challenged White regarding his standing in the promotion.
- Sean Brady, who beat Buckley at UFC 328, predicts a knockout victory for Buckley on Saturday, citing his power and ability to maintain energy over five rounds as decisive.
- Malott, speaking to Full Send MMA, downplayed the face-off antics, stating an opponent's behavior does not alter the fundamental dynamics of the fight. Brady noted Malott's superior ground game.
- The five-round main event airs on Paramount+. With Buckley riding a two-fight losing skid, he seeks to avoid three consecutive defeats, while Malott attempts to capitalize on his grappling advantage.
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Joaquin Buckley ignores Dana White during tense UFC face-off
Joaquin Buckley set a charged tone for his welterweight main event against Mike Malott at UFC Fight Night 291 by ignoring handshakes from both his opponent and UFC CEO Dana White during Friday’s ceremonial face-offs in Edmonton. As the fighters squared up after the weigh-ins at Rogers Place, White extended his hand first. Buckley declined …
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