ANAHEIM — The Ducks had a different kind of Saturday-night scoreboard to watch in Edmonton, where forward Jeff Malott’s brother, Mike “Proper” Malott, finished Joaquin Buckley by knockout at UFC Fight Night.
Mike Malott, competing at welterweight, moved his professional MMA record to 15-2-1. The victory was his fifth straight.
Quick facts
- Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Edmonton.
- Malott improved to 15-2-1 and extended his winning streak to five fights.
- His brother Jeff Malott wears No. 39 for the Anaheim Ducks.
- Ducks players gathered to celebrate the finish and held up a customized “Proper” No. 39 jersey before the bout.
Jeff Malott and several Ducks teammates were shown reacting to the knockout, turning the dressing-room watch party into a full-on celebration. Before the fight, the club had posed with a Ducks sweater carrying Jeff’s No. 39 and Mike’s “Proper” nickname on the back.
The brothers’ biggest moment came after the fight, when Mike was shown video of Anaheim’s reaction during his post-fight interview.
“I appreciate you putting it on the line for me, man. I love you so much,” Mike told his brother. “You are one of my favorite human beings. I love you, man.”
