Joaquin Buckley: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 9
Wins by decision: 3
Significant strikes / fight: 29.5

Striking accuracy

36%

565 landed · 1,565 attempted

Takedown accuracy

44%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-30 to 2026-05-09

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Sean Brady
May 9, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Kamaru Usman
Jun 14, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Stephen Thompson
Oct 5, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 2:17
Nursulton Ruziboev
May 11, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Vicente Luque
Mar 30, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:17
Alex Morono
Oct 7, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Andre Fialho
May 20, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:15
Chris Curtis
Dec 10, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:49
Nassourdine Imavov
Sep 3, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Albert Duraev
Jun 18, 2022
Win
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 2 · 5:00
Abdul Razak Alhassan
Feb 19, 2022
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Antonio Arroyo
Sep 18, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 2:26
Alessio Di Chirico
Jan 16, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:13
Jordan Wright
Nov 21, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:18
Impa Kasanganay
Oct 10, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:05
Kevin Holland
Aug 8, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 0:34

Joaquin Buckley Bio

Joaquin Buckley is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. As of September 12, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active athlete who trains at STL Boxing and fights from a freestyle base. Buckley is known by the nickname “New Mansa,” a name associated with the Mali Empire’s use of “Mansa” for king. He is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a 76-inch reach, and was born on April 27, 1994. [UFC profile]

Buckley made his UFC debut against Kevin Holland on August 8, 2020, then produced the signature moment of his early UFC career by stopping Impa Kasanganay with a spinning back kick later that year. He later moved from middleweight to welterweight, where the UFC documented a run of notable wins over opponents including Andre Fialho, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson and Colby Covington. His 2024 victory over Thompson and his doctor-stoppage win over Covington reinforced his reputation as an explosive striker capable of creating fight-changing moments. Buckley most recently competed against Sean Brady at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026. [UFC career record and features]

Record: 21-8-0
Division: Middleweight
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 76"
Leg reach: 40.00
Gym / team: Finney's MMA (2012–present)
Nationality: United States
Fighting out of: St. Louis, Missouri
Birth date: Apr 27, 1994 (age 32)
Age: 32
Birthplace: , ,
Country: United States

Joaquin Buckley Questions & Answers

What division does Joaquin Buckley compete in?

Joaquin Buckley competes in the UFC welterweight division.

How tall is Joaquin Buckley?

Joaquin Buckley is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

When was Joaquin Buckley born?

Joaquin Buckley was born on April 27, 1994.

Who did Joaquin Buckley defeat with his famous spinning back kick?

Joaquin Buckley defeated Impa Kasanganay with a spinning back kick at UFC Fight Night on October 10, 2020.

When did Joaquin Buckley make his UFC debut?

Joaquin Buckley made his UFC debut on August 8, 2020, against Kevin Holland.

Where does Joaquin Buckley train?

The UFC lists Joaquin Buckley as training at STL Boxing.

What is Joaquin Buckley’s listed fighting style?

Joaquin Buckley’s listed fighting style is freestyle.