What gym does Joaquin Buckley train at?

Last Modified Jun 5, 2025 06:28 GMT
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Joaquin Buckley. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Joaquin Buckley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having made his professional debut in 2014, Buckey went on to gather an impressive record of 10-2 while fighting in Shamrock FC, Bellator MMA, and Legacy Fighting Alliance. Joaquin Buckley signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after consecutive TKO victories at Legacy Fighting Alliance. He walked into the UFC Octagon for the first time on August 8, 2020, and locked horns with Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night 174. He lost the bout via TKO in round three.

Ever since his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Joaquin Buckley has fought fifteen times as of December 9, 2024, out of which he lost four bouts to Kevin Holland, Alessio Di Chirico, Nassourdine Imavov, and Chris Curtis in the promotion. Buckley has been able to secure victories in eleven while fighting for the UFC.

Joaquin Buckley Gym

Joaquin Buckley trains at Murcielago MMA gym in Lansing, Michigan. It is a training center for mixed martial arts fighters and has been in the limelight because of the multiple UFC fighters who train in this facility. Besides Joaquin Buckley, mixed martial artists like Dequan Townsend and Khaos Williams also train at the same training facility.

Joaquin Buckley Weight Class

Joaquin Buckley competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Although he has also competed in the middleweight division, he returned to the welterweight category in his fight against Andre Fialho on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

When did Joaquin Buckley start his professional MMA career?

Joaquin Buckley started his professional MMA career on September 13, 2014. He faced Wesley Sullivan in his debut at Shamrock FC: Nemesis. The inaugural bout of his career resulted in his victory via first-round knockout. Joaquin Buckley made his UFC debut on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. His UFC debut didn’t go according to his expectations and resulted in a loss via TKO in the third round.

*Last updated on June 4, 2025

FAQs on Joaquin Buckley's Gym

A. He started his professional MMA career in 2014.

A. He trains at at Murcielago MMA, Lansing Michigan.

A. His professional record is 21 wins and six losses as of June 4, 2025.

A. He lost his last fight in the UFC against Chris Curtis on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.

A.  Joaquin Buckley weighs 170 lbs.

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