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Attending WrestleMania 41 over the weekend, UFC caller, Daniel Cormier, had a rather embarrassing admission to make to event headliner, John Cena, before his return to action.

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‘Oh my God’… Fans go wild as fighter recreates Joaquin Buckley’s legendary spin kick knockout

One of the best knockouts of the year happened at XFC 52 in Iowa on a Friday night. We have already seen some stunning finishes that are sure to be talked about throughout 2025 with Mauricio Ruffy’s wheel kick against King Green taking the top spot in the UFC currently.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 21

Kevin Holland names his one win that could become greatest of his career in one specific circumstance

One of the UFC’s most reliable fighters when it comes to picking up the phone is often in and out of the win column. The Octagon returns to London, England this Saturday night where Leon Edwards will look to close the show with a reminder to the rest of the welterweight division.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / January 3

10 UFC Fights We Want to See in 2025

It's just been just shy of three weeks since Joaquin Buckley busted up Colby Covington in the most recent UFC fight. As is often the case when the promotion…

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 18

MMA Pros react to Joaquin Buckley’s TKO of Colby Covington

Boxing News said the welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington clashed over the weekend. Both fighters were under a lot of pressure. Joaquin Buckley was the heavy favorite to win the fight and succeeded.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 17

After his big win at UFC Tampa, what’s next for Joaquin Buckley?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Tampa, we saw a big time welterweight matchup. Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (17-5) was returning for the first time since his title loss last December and he took on “New Mansa” Joaquin Buckley (21-6).

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 16

Colby Covington upset Joaquin Buckley fight was stopped

Colby Covington spoke out Monday on YouTube, decrying the fact that his UFC bout against Joaquin Buckley on Saturday in Tampa was stopped in the third round due to excessive bleeding from a cut above his right eye.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 16

Ex-Champ Colby Covington Breaks Silence on Joaquin Buckley Loss at UFC Tampa

Back-to-back losses are a career-first for Colby Covington. The former interim welterweight champion returned in the main event of UFC Tampa when he faced off against Joaquin Buckley, and before Covington could get into his groove in Round 1 he suffered a cut over his right eye that led to a doctor finally calling a stop to the contest in Round 4.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 16

Joaquin Buckley Has Epic Mic Drop After Beating Ex-UFC Champ at Tampa Fight Night

UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley kept his UFC Tampa post-fight media scrum short and sweet. Buckley, who capped off his 2024 stint with a third-round TKO (via doctor's stoppage) against former interim champion Colby Covington, didn't ask assembled media questions.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / December 16

4 Fights We Need to See After UFC on ESPN 63

Joaquin Buckley can no longer be denied. Once a hot-and-cold middleweight, he is now 6-0 as a welterweight, with wins over a number of established contenders.…

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 16

Pros React To Buckley’s Win Over Covington

MMA pros have reacted to Joaquin Buckley’s stoppage win against Colby Covington in Tampa, Florida. The welterweight clash took place over the weekend, with plenty of pressure on both fighters.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 15

UFC welterweight enters title picture with biggest win of career

UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley is the real deal, and it may not be long before he challenges for the belt. Buckley, 30, debuted with the UFC in 2020 and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting fighters on the active roster with a viral spinning kick knockout over Impa Kasanganay.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 15

Three takeaways from Buckley’s TKO against Covington

As reported by UFC.com, at UFC Tampa, Joaquin Buckley (21-6-0) lived up to the analysts’ expectations with a knockout against Colby Covington (17-5-0).

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 15

Joaquin Buckley gets TKO vs. Colby Covington at Fight Night

Joaquin Buckley closed the 2024 UFC schedule with a victory by way of third-round technical knockout against former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Tampa, Fla.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 15

Joaquin Buckley Cuts Colby Covington Early, Batters 'Chaos' in UFC Tampa Main Event

The final UFC fight of 2024 was a welterweight main event between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The UFC's year-ending

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 13

UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley weigh-in results

The famed UFC octagon is in Tampa, Fla. for Saturday's UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley at Amalie Arena. The fight card is headlined by a welterweight bout between former interim champion Colby Covington and the surging Joaquin Buckley.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 11

Joaquin Buckley blames Colby Covington 'training comfortable' for title fight losses

Rising welterweight Joaquin Buckley headlines Saturday's UFC on ESPN 63 fight card in Tampa, Fla. against former interim champion Colby Covington. Buckley will enter the biggest fight of his career thus far ranked ninth in the division and riding a five-fight winning streak.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 2

Ian Machado Garry-Joaquin Buckley to headline UFC Tampa

After pushing for months to get a shot at Colby Covington, Ireland's Ian Machado Garry is getting to headline the UFC's final card in 2024. But it won't be against Covington.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 7

After huge knockout at UFC 307, what’s next for Joaquin Buckley?

This past Saturday in the featured prelim of UFC 307, we saw a big time matchup in the welterweight division. Former title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (17-8-1) was taking on surging contender Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley (20-6).

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 5

Joaquin Buckley Sparks 'Wonderboy' With Comeback KO at UFC 307

Joaquin Buckley has stunned UFC fans with a devastating comeback knockout over fan-favorite fighter Stephen Thompson at UFC 307. Buckley struggled with Thompson's Karate striking in the first two rounds, failing to enact his grappling and barely surviving some strong head kicks.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

Joaquin Buckley and Daniel Cormier’s Big Meeting Before UFC 307

Joaquin Buckley will fight Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 in the Welterweight Division. Most importantly, Joaquin Buckley is taking this fight very seriously and showing enthusiasm for moving up the ranking ladder.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 2

Joaquin Buckley's Hilarious Response to Kevin Holland's UFC 307 Prediction

Kevin Holland doesn't see Joaquin Buckley taking the same approach he did against Stephen Thompson. UFC 307 Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Prelim Card Predictions One of the most seasoned strikers on the UFC roster with a kickboxing record of 57-0, "Wonderboy" is back in action this weekend at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 26

Kevin Holland mocks Joaquin Buckley for claiming to beat ‘GOAT’ Georges St-Pierre in his prime

Looks like Joaquin Buckley has picked the controversial route to gain attention on social media. The UFC welterweight recently made an interesting tweet about beating UFC legend, Georges St.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 14

What’s next for Joaquin Buckley after hometown win at UFC St. Louis?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC St. Louis, hometown welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley (19-6) took on the dangerous Nursulton Ruziboev (34-9-2) who was moving down from middleweight.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / April 25

Dana White Grants Joaquin Buckley Top Spot On UFC St. Louis

Joaquin Buckley is coming home. Two weeks ago, the UFC Welterweight contender crashed the UFC 300 press conference to ask CEO Dana White about potentially fighting on UFC St.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

UFC St. Louis adds Joaquin Buckley – Nursulton Ruziboev as it’s co-main event

UFC St. Louis has added an absolute banger and it’s the new co-main event of the upcoming Fight Night. Dana White took to social media tonight and announced that the 11th ranked welterweight Joaquin Buckley (18-6) will be taking on Nusulton Ruziboev (34-8-2) who will be moving down from middleweight.