Joaquin Buckley, a mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., he holds a UFC record of 11 victories, 5 defeats. Standing at 5' 10' with a reach of 76', Buckley adopts a southpaw stance in the octagon. Buckley's fighting style is characterized by his significant strikes per minute average of 3.88 and striking accuracy of 36%. His opponents often struggle to land blows, as he demonstrates a strong strike defense of 59%. In addition, Buckley averages 1.54 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 45%, while his submission attempts are minimal at 0.1 per 15 minutes. Throughout his UFC career, Buckley has achieved notable victories against high-profile opponents such as Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Colby Covington. His most significant win came against Luque, with an ELO rating of 1175. In recent fights, he demonstrated his knockout prowess by defeating Thompson and Covington via KO/TKO. However, in June 2025, Buckley faced a setback when he lost to the current UFC Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, in a unanimous decision.