JOAQUIN BUCKLEY

Joaquin Buckley is an American athlete competing in the UFC welterweight class. Having transitioned from the middleweight weight bracket, he represents Finney's MMA and Murcielago MMA. His reputation stems from his dynamic striking ability, highlighted by a widely viewed spinning back kick finish against Impa Kasanganay years ago. Throughout his tenure in the organization, he has garnered various post-fight performance bonuses while defeating opponents like Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Colby Covington. He remains a prominent fixture within the 170-pound rankings.

Entering this competition with an overall professional mark of 21-8-0, Buckley aims to rebound from recent setbacks. His preceding three appearances include a unanimous decision defeat against Sean Brady in May 2026 and a similar points loss to Kamaru Usman the previous year. Prior to those results, he secured consecutive victories against Colby Covington and Stephen Thompson during late 2024.