Joaquin Buckley MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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JOAQUIN BUCKLEY
“New Mansa”
UNITED STATES • WELTERWEIGHT
W-L-D
21-9-0
(T)KO
15-5
SUB
0-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Welterweight
HT / WT
5′ 10″, 170 lbs
BIRTHDATE
04/27/1994 (32)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
76.0″ (193cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Murcielago MMA • St. Louis, Missouri
NICKNAME
“New Mansa”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Joaquin Buckley Record
WINS21
KO/TKO
15
SUB
0
DECISION
6
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
5
SUB
0
DECISION
4
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 30 professional bouts (21-9-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Mike Malott
Canada
Canada
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott
Oct / 17 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:32)
Oct / 17 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME2:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Welterweight Main Event • Buckley vs. Malott
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott
Fight Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170½ lbs vs 170½ lbs
Mike Malott Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-1
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout21-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mike Malott: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +114 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley pressed forward looking to connect with heavy hooks in round one, but Malott adjusted his timing in the second stanza, planting a devastating counter flying knee that sent Buckley’s mouthpiece flying and forced referee Jason Herzog to halt the bout at 2:32.
LOSS
Sean Brady
United States
United States
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May / 09 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 09 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 328 Welterweight Feature • Brady vs. Buckley
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupSean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Sean Brady Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout21-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sean Brady: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson
Eric Colon: 30-25
Sal D’Amato: 30-25
Dave Tirelli: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Brady utilized relentless pressure wrestling, securing multiple takedowns and racking up smothering ground control to limit Buckley to just five significant strikes across three lopsided rounds.
LOSS
Kamaru Usman
Nigeria
Nigeria
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley
Jun / 14 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jun / 14 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Atlanta Main Event • Usman vs. Buckley
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States (State Farm Arena)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (State Farm Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Kamaru Usman Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout21-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Kamaru Usman: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran
Scorecards: 49-46
Scorecards: 49-46
Scorecards: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former champion Usman relied on tactical wrestling, timing takedowns across the first four rounds and logging over 12 minutes of ground control to snap Buckley’s six-fight winning streak in a spirited bout that earned both men Fight of the Night honors ($50,000).
WIN
Colby Covington
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley
Dec / 14 / 2024
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 3 (4:42)
Dec / 14 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME4:42
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Tampa Main Event • Covington vs. Buckley
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Colby Covington
Fight Location Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)
Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Colby Covington Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout20-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -285 (Favorite)
vs
Colby Covington: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley completely outstruck the former interim champion on the feet, denying takedowns and battering Covington’s left eye with concussive blows that prompted a cageside doctor’s stoppage at 4:42 of the third round.
WIN
Stephen Thompson
United States
United States
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.
Oct / 05 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:17)
Oct / 05 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 307 Featured Welterweight Clash • Thompson vs. Buckley
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Stephen Thompson
Fight Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170½ lbs vs 171 lbs
Stephen Thompson Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-1
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout19-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Stephen Thompson: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After navigating Thompson’s karate point-striking through ten competitive minutes, Buckley timed a crushing overhand right along the fence that floored “Wonderboy” for an emphatic third-round knockout.
WIN
Nursulton Ruziboev
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento
May / 11 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 11 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC St. Louis Co-Main Event • Buckley vs. Ruziboev
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Enterprise Center)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Enterprise Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170¼ lbs
Nursulton Ruziboev Record at Bout (Opponent)34-8-2
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout18-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -166 (Favorite)
vs
Nursulton Ruziboev: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Eric Colon: 30-26
Chris Lee: 29-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Performing in his hometown of St. Louis, Buckley overcame a significant reach deficit by scoring four takedowns, dropping Ruziboev with a heavy right hook in the third round and cruising to a unanimous decision.
WIN
Vicente Luque
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Mar / 30 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:17)
Mar / 30 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME3:17
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Atlantic City Co-Main Event • Luque vs. Buckley
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Vicente Luque
Fight Location Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Vicente Luque Record at Bout (Opponent)22-9-1
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout17-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Vicente Luque: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley stuffed a takedown attempt by Luque in the second round, gained top control, and unloaded ferocious ground-and-pound punches to force Keith Peterson’s stoppage at 3:17, taking home a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Alex Morono
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green
Oct / 07 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 07 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Buckley vs. Morono
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Alex Morono
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170½ lbs
Alex Morono Record at Bout (Opponent)23-8-0 (1 NC)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout16-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Morono: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kerry Hatley
Derek Cleary: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Junichiro Kamijo: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley overwhelmed Morono with explosive hand speed and power punches throughout three rounds, securing timely takedowns to claim a wide unanimous decision.
WIN
Andre Fialho
Portugal
Portugal
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
May / 20 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:15)
May / 20 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME4:15
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Welterweight Return • Buckley vs. Fialho
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Andre Fialho
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170½ lbs vs 169½ lbs
Andre Fialho Record at Bout (Opponent)16-6-0 (1 NC)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout15-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Andre Fialho: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dropping down to welterweight, Buckley delivered a highlight finish at 4:15 of round two, feinting low before landing a devastating left head kick that sent Fialho crashing backwards to the canvas.
LOSS
Chris Curtis
United States
United States
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Dec / 10 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:49)
Dec / 10 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME2:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 282 Middleweight Showcase • Curtis vs. Buckley
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupChris Curtis vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Chris Curtis Record at Bout (Opponent)29-9-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout15-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Chris Curtis: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley threw a body kick that Curtis caught, answering immediately with a sharp straight left hand that dropped Buckley, followed by relentless ground strikes to finish the contest at 2:49 of round two.
LOSS
Nassourdine Imavov
France
France
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa
Sep / 03 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 03 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Paris Main Card • Imavov vs. Buckley
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNassourdine Imavov vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Paris, France (Accor Arena)
Paris, France (Accor Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Nassourdine Imavov Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout15-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nassourdine Imavov: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Ben Cartlidge: 30-27
David Lethaby: 29-28
Vito Paolillo: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of his home French crowd, Imavov used clean boxing and crisp straight punches to outpoint Buckley in an active three-round stand-up scrap, surviving a frantic late third-round rally by Buckley.
WIN
Albert Duraev
Russia
Russia
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett
Jun / 18 / 2022
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jun / 18 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHOD
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Austin Main Card • Buckley vs. Duraev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Albert Duraev
Fight Location Austin, Texas, United States (Moody Center)
Austin, Texas, United States (Moody Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Albert Duraev Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout14-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Albert Duraev: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley picked Duraev apart with sharp left hands and high kicks across two rounds, inflicting massive swelling that completely closed Duraev’s left eye and forced the cageside physician to stop the fight prior to round three, earning Buckley a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Abdul Razak Alhassan
Ghana
Ghana
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill
Feb / 19 / 2022
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 19 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card Opener • Buckley vs. Alhassan
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 186 lbs
Abdul Razak Alhassan Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout13-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Abdul Razak Alhassan: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Michael Bell: 29-28
Eric Colon: 29-28
Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley showcased unexpected offensive wrestling, completing five takedowns across the contest to edge out dangerous power-puncher Alhassan via hard-fought split decision.
WIN
Antonio Arroyo
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann
Sep / 18 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:26)
Sep / 18 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:26
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Buckley vs. Arroyo
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Antonio Arroyo
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Antonio Arroyo Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout12-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -205 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Arroyo: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley pressured through Arroyo’s lengthy kicking game before uncorking a brutal right hook in round three that dropped Arroyo face-first, securing the stoppage and earning a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Alessio Di Chirico
Italy
Italy
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar
Jan / 16 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:12)
Jan / 16 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:12
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Island 7 • Buckley vs. Di Chirico
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Alessio Di Chirico
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Alessio Di Chirico Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout12-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Alessio Di Chirico: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Di Chirico anticipated Buckley ducking into an exchange and delivered a flush right head kick, instantly rendering Buckley unconscious at 2:12 of round one.
WIN
Jordan Wright
United States
United States
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez
Nov / 21 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:18)
Nov / 21 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME0:18
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 255 Preliminary Showcase • Buckley vs. Wright
Prelim Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Jordan Wright
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup182½ lbs vs 185 lbs
Jordan Wright Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0 (1 NC)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout11-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joaquin Buckley: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Jordan Wright: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Coming right out of the gates in the second round, Buckley landed a blistering left hook followed by a clean right hand that sent the previously unbeaten Wright crashing down at 0:18, earning Buckley his second consecutive $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Impa Kasanganay
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
Oct / 10 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:03)
Oct / 10 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME2:03
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Island 5 • Buckley vs. Kasanganay
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Impa Kasanganay
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Impa Kasanganay Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout10-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Impa Kasanganay: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Sataki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most viral finishes in MMA history. When Kasanganay caught Buckley’s middle body kick, Buckley leaped off his planted leg and delivered an astonishing jumping spinning back kick square to Kasanganay’s chin, knocking him out cold on his feet at 2:03 of round two. The finish won 2020 UFC Knockout of the Year and a $50k POTN bonus.
LOSS
Kevin Holland
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Aug / 08 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:32)
Aug / 08 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME0:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Holland vs. Buckley
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupKevin Holland vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup183½ lbs vs 185 lbs
Kevin Holland Record at Bout (Opponent)17-5-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout10-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kevin Holland: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Joaquin Buckley: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice just eight days after fighting in LFA, Buckley brought intense pressure against Holland before getting timed with a laser right hand that dislodged Buckley’s mouthpiece and forced referee Mark Smith to stop the bout at 0:32 of round three.
WIN
Jackie Gosh
Israel
Israel
LFA 87: Logan vs. Rosales
Jul / 31 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:47)
Jul / 31 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME1:47
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 LFA 87 Grudge Rematch • Buckley vs. Gosh 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Jackie Gosh
Fight Location Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Jackie Gosh Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout9-2-0
Officials
Ref: Bobby Wombacher
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his first professional defeat from 2016, Buckley battered Gosh with heavy combinations and finished him with ground strikes at 1:47 of the second round to punch his ticket to the UFC.
WIN
Chris Harris
United States
United States
LFA 76: Odgen vs. Browne
Sep / 13 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:08)
Sep / 13 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:08
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 LFA 76 Middleweight Feature • Buckley vs. Harris
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Chris Harris
Fight Location Park City, Kansas, United States (Hartman Arena)
Park City, Kansas, United States (Hartman Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 184½ lbs
Chris Harris Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout8-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley made his middleweight debut under the LFA banner, swarming Harris early with blistering hooks and dropping him for a swift TKO finish in just 68 seconds.
LOSS
Logan Storley
United States
United States
Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz
Apr / 13 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 13 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 197 Welterweight Showcase • Storley vs. Buckley
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLogan Storley vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location St. Charles, Missouri, United States (Family Arena)
St. Charles, Missouri, United States (Family Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 169 lbs
Logan Storley Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout8-1-0
Officials & Scorecards
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 30-26
Scorecard: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Four-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler Logan Storley took Buckley to the mat early and controlled position across all three rounds to claim a dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Vinicius de Jesus
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko
Oct / 20 / 2017
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 20 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 185 Preliminary Bout • Buckley vs. De Jesus
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Vinicius de Jesus
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 170 lbs
Vinicius de Jesus Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bryan Miner
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Back-and-forth welterweight clash seeing Buckley utilize superior boxing output and defensive grappling to take a razor-thin split decision on the judges’ scorecards.
WIN
Justin Patterson
United States
United States
Bellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2
Mar / 31 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 31 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 175 Welterweight Feature • Buckley vs. Patterson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Justin Patterson
Fight Location Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Justin Patterson Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials & Scorecards
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley rebounded from his first career loss with a mature display of boxing volume and footwork, outstriking Patterson over fifteen minutes to secure a unanimous nod.
LOSS
Jackie Gosh
Israel
Israel
Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima 2
Nov / 10 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:44)
Nov / 10 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator International Debut • Gosh vs. Buckley
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJackie Gosh vs Joaquin Buckley
Fight Location Tel Aviv, Israel (Menora Mivtachim Arena)
Tel Aviv, Israel (Menora Mivtachim Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Jackie Gosh Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout6-0-0
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling overseas to Israel in a clash of undefeated welterweights, Buckley dropped Gosh early before Gosh rallied back and landed a clean series of counter punches to stop Buckley at 2:44 of the opening round.
WIN
Chris Heatherly
United States
United States
Bellator 157: Dynamite 2
Jun / 24 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:14)
Jun / 24 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME4:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Buckley vs. Heatherly
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Chris Heatherly
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Chris Heatherly Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0 (1 NC)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley made an emphatic Bellator debut in his hometown, breaking down UFC veteran Heatherly before landing a thunderous knee and follow-up strikes at 4:14 of round two.
WIN
Kyle Kurtz
United States
United States
Shamrock FC: Fuel
Sep / 11 / 2015
TKO (Knees and Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:34)
Sep / 11 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME4:34
METHODTKO (Knees and Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Shamrock FC Welterweight Title Feature • Buckley vs. Kurtz
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Kyle Kurtz
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Kyle Kurtz Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a clash of undefeated prospects, Buckley punished Kurtz along the cage with heavy knees to the body and follow-up punches, prompting the referee to halt the bout at 4:34 of the first round.
WIN
Stacy Bacon
United States
United States
Shamrock FC: Throwdown
Jul / 25 / 2015
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 25 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Shamrock FC Welterweight Showcase • Buckley vs. Bacon
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Stacy Bacon
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Stacy Bacon Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley controlled the tempo across all three rounds, landing heavy power shots in the pocket and utilizing takedown defense to sweep the scorecards for a unanimous decision.
WIN
Kalel Robinson
United States
United States
Shamrock FC: Showdown
Mar / 21 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 3 (4:01)
Mar / 21 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME4:01
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Shamrock FC Main Card • Buckley vs. Robinson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Kalel Robinson
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Lumière Place Casino)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Lumière Place Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Kalel Robinson Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: John Duever
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley overwhelmed Robinson with relentless pressure, breaking his opponent down in the third round and landing unanswered punches to secure a referee stoppage at 4:01.
WIN
Bryant West
United States
United States
Shamrock FC: Xtreme Fight Night 2
Feb / 21 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:28)
Feb / 21 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:28
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Shamrock FC Early Feature • Buckley vs. West
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Bryant West
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Bryant West Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Mike England
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley exploded out of the corner, backing West into the cage with heavy left and right hooks before dropping him and finishing with punches on the ground at 2:28 of round one.
WIN
Wesley Sullivan
United States
United States
Shamrock FC: Nemesis
Sep / 13 / 2014
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:46)
Sep / 13 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:46
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Buckley vs. Sullivan
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJoaquin Buckley vs Wesley Sullivan
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (River City Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Wesley Sullivan Record at Bout (Opponent)1-4-0
Joaquin Buckley Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Buckley made his professional mixed martial arts debut with authority, showcasing trademark punching power to stop Sullivan with strikes at 3:46 of the very first round.
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