- Joaquin Buckley is one of the top contenders in the welterweight division.
- Buckley holds an MMA record of 21 wins and seven losses.
- Buckley is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Kamaru Usman on June 14 at UFC Atlanta.
Joaquin Buckley is currently one of the top contenders in the welterweight division. Initially, he fought in the 185-pound weight class before he moved down to the 170-pound division.
He brought his incredible knockout power to the weight class, which made him a top choice among fans whenever his UFC odds are available at BetMGM’s sportsbook.
But when will “New Mansa” return inside the octagon to compete? Find out below.
When Is Joaquin Buckley’s Next Fight?
Buckley’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a unanimous decision loss to Kamaru Usman in their UFC Atlanta main event fight on June 14 inside State Farm Center.
Joaquin Buckley MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 21-7
- Wins by TKO/KO: 15
- Wins by decision: 6
- Striking accuracy: 36%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.13
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.20
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.96
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.00
- Significant strikes defense: 58%
- Takedown defense: 69%
- Knockdown average: 0.93
- Average fight time: 10:22
Joaquin Buckley Notable Wins
Buckley’s most notable wins were against Impa Kasanganay, Albert Duraev, Alex Morono, Andre Fialho, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Covington.
Joaquin Buckley UFC Earnings
Buckley’s estimated UFC earnings are around $900,000 in all his octagon appearances. His upcoming fight with Covington could be the biggest of his career since it’s his first main event headliner.
Joaquin Buckley Team and Corner
Buckley trains with the Murcielago MMA team in Michigan under the guidance of coaches Joaquin Murcielago and Moe Williams.
Other UFC fighters who are affiliated with the team are Khaos Williams and Charles Johnson.
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