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Buckley's 76" reach outstretches Malott's 73", even though the 5'10" southpaw gives up height to his 6'1" Orthodox opponent in a 5-round welterweight main event. Both men favor KO/TKO: Malott has finished 5 of his 7 UFC wins, Buckley 8 of his 11. No odds have been posted yet, so the market has not signaled its expectations.
Written by AI from the facts on this page.
Malott and Buckley meet in a five-round welterweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott on Saturday, October 17. Malott is 14-2-1 overall and 7-1 in the UFC. Buckley is 21-8 and 11-6. Malott has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Buckley has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Malott gives up three inches of reach.
Odds usually post in the last days before a card.
| Stat | Malott | Buckley |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 73" | 76" |
| Age | 34 | 32 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 7-1 | 11-6 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 52% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 59% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 57% | 45% |
| Takedown Defense | 73% | 70% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 2:21 | 1:39 |
| Finish Rate | 63% | 47% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 35% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:33 | 11:45 |
An AI analysis of this fight reads both finish profiles, the matchup and the market.