# UFC: Malott aims for top-10 with Buckley test

> Mike Malott targets UFC top-10 breakthrough against Joaquin Buckley in Canada.
- Title: UFC: Malott aims for top-10 with Buckley test · Sportstar
- Summary: Mike Malott targets UFC top-10 breakthrough against Joaquin Buckley in Canada. Mike Malott believes a win over Joaquin Buckley could secure his spot in the…
- Keywords: mike malott, joaquin buckley, ufc, welterweight, title shot, edmonton, sports, Malott, aims, top-10, Buckley, test
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/mike-malott-vs-joaquin-buckley-ufc-fight-night-preview-title-shot/article71599026.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:51:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike malott, joaquin buckley, ufc, welterweight, title shot, edmonton, sports
## Malott's career progress
Mike Malott has notable victories over Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland, and Charles Radtke.
## Buckley as toughest test
Malott calls Buckley his toughest opponent yet, expecting a win to move him into the top 10.

> yeah i think he’s probably the toughest test of my career to date
## Malott's advantages
Malott claims he has better striking, timing, and foot control than Buckley.

> i think i’m a cleaner striker than he is i think i have better timing and ability to control on the feet
## Wrestling and title shot
Malott expects a win to put him within reach of a title eliminator or title shot.

> it’s hard to say a big win this weekend could put me right in like you said could put me in a title eliminator
## Key takeaway

Mike Malott believes a win over Joaquin Buckley could secure his spot in the UFC top 10 and advance him toward a title shot.