Joaquin Buckley is a 29-year-old professional American mixed martial artist who is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born and brought up in St. Louis, Missouri, United States Buckley started wrestling during his days at Marquette High School and switched to mixed martial arts after graduation.
Joaquin Buckley started his professional career on September 13, 2014, against Wesley Sullivan at Shamrock FC: Nemesis in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He won the bout via first-round TKO and amassed a record of 10 wins and 2 losses while competing in Shamrock FC, Bellator MMA, and Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Joaquin Buckley signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and faced Kevin Holland in his debut on August 8, 2020. The duo clashed at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Holland defeated him via TKO in the third round. Currently, Buckley has a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses.
Joaquin Buckley Record:
Joaquin Buckley has a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses as an active professional mixed martial artist as of March 2024.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 17-6 | Alex Morono | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–6 | André Fialho | TKO (head kick) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill | May 20, 2023 | 2 | 4:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 15–6 | Chris Curtis | KO (punches) | UFC 282 | December 10, 2022 | 2 | 2:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Nassourdine Imavov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa | September 3, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 15–4 | Albert Duraev | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett | June 18, 2022 | 2 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 14–4 | Abdul Razak Alhassan | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Antônio Arroyo | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 2:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Alessio Di Chirico | KO (head kick) | UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar | January 16, 2021 | 1 | 2:12 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 12–3 | Jordan Wright | KO (punches) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 2 | 0:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–3 | Impa Kasanganay | KO (spinning back kick) | UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | October 11, 2020 | 2 | 2:03 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 10–3 | Kevin Holland | TKO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | August 8, 2020 | 3 | 0:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Jackie Gosh | TKO (punches) | LFA 87 | July 31, 2020 | 2 | 1:47 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Chris Harris | TKO (punches) | LFA 76 | September 13, 2019 | 1 | 1:08 | Park City, Kansas, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Loss | 8–2 | Logan Storley | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 197 | April 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Vinicius de Jesus | Decision (split) | Bellator 185 | October 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Justin Patterson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 175 | March 31, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Jackie Gosh | TKO (punches) | Bellator 164 | November 10, 2016 | 2 | 2:44 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Win | 6–0 | Chris Heatherly | KO (knee) | Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 | June 24, 2016 | 2 | 4:14 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–0 | Kyle Kurtz | TKO (knee and punches) | Shamrock FC: Fuel | September 11, 2015 | 1 | 4:34 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Stacy Bacon | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock FC: Throwdown | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Kalel Robinson | TKO (punches) | Shamrock FC: Showdown | March 21, 2015 | 3 | 4:01 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Bryant West | TKO (punches) | Shamrock FC: Xtreme Fight Night 2 | February 21, 2015 | 1 | 2:28 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Wesley Sullivan | TKO (punches) | Shamrock FC: Nemesis | September 13, 2014 | 1 | 3:46 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
Where does Joaquin Buckley Fight out of?
Joaquin Buckley fights out of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He was born and brought up there, where he also attended Marquette High School and started wrestling during his early days.
Joaquin Buckley Last Fight
In his most recent showdown in the octagon, Joaquin Buckley locked horns with Alex Morono on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green. The fight went the distance of three rounds and Buckley was adjudged the winner by a unanimous decision.
*Last updated on March 22, 2024
FAQs on Joaquin Buckley Record
Q. What is the professional MMA record of Joaquin Buckley?
A. Joaquin Buckley has a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses.
A. Joaquin Buckley has a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses.
Q. Who did Joaquin Buckley fight in his previous fight?
A. Joaquin Buckley faced Alex Morono in his previous fight.
A. Joaquin Buckley faced Alex Morono in his previous fight.
Q. Where was Joaquin Buckley born?
A. Joaquin Buckley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
A. Joaquin Buckley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Q. How old is Joaquin Buckley?
A. Joaquin Buckley is 29 years old.
A. Joaquin Buckley is 29 years old.
Q. How tall is Joaquin Buckley?
A. Joaquin Buckley is 5 feet and 8 inches tall.
A. Joaquin Buckley is 5 feet and 8 inches tall.
