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Career overview
Buckley's spinning back kick knockout of Impa Kasanganay in 2020 made him famous, and he climbed into the welterweight rankings with a string of wins before losing to Mike Malott in October 2026.
Profile at a glance
| Joaquin Buckley | |
|---|---|
| Sport | MMA · UFC · Welterweight |
| Promotion / federation | UFC |
| Status | Active |
Results & appearances
| Event | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott | October 17, 2026 | Mike Malott def. Joaquin Buckley · KO (knee) · R2 | Results |
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