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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Joaquin Buckley Reveals How His Crying Grandma Shaped His UFC Retirement Decision

Joaquin Buckley Reveals How His Crying Grandma Shaped His UFC Retirement Decision

In a fighter’s life, a turning point sometimes comes when payout, legacy, wins, and championship titles take a backseat. Instead, family takes precedence.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 24

Buckley Plans To Retire After One Final Fight

Joaquin Buckley says he will retire after one more fight, following his second-round knockout loss to Mike Malott. It was Buckley’s third straight loss, after defeats to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 23

18-Fight UFC Veteran Announces Retirement Plan After Brutal Knockout Loss

One of the UFC’s top-ranked contenders has apparently decided that he’ll be hanging up his gloves after one more fight. The UFC has faced a significant

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Top 15 UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley announces his retirement after one more fight

Top 15 UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley announces his retirement after one more fight

Despite being just 32 years old, Joaquin Buckley will be hanging up his gloves. ‘New Mansa’ made a strong start to life in the UFC welterweight division after moving down from middleweight in 2023.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Joaquin Buckley's Grandmother Prayed Over the Phone After His Knockout, and Now He's Giving the UFC Just One More Fight

Joaquin Buckley's Grandmother Prayed Over the Phone After His Knockout, and Now He's Giving the UFC Just One More Fight

After his UFC Edmonton knockout loss to Mike Malott, welterweight Joaquin Buckley sat down and posted a video to Instagram, revealing that his grandmother had called him after the fight with a message that forced him to come to terms with possibly ending his MMA career.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 19
UFC Fans Torch Joaquin Buckley for Statement Released Following KO Loss

UFC Fans Torch Joaquin Buckley for Statement Released Following KO Loss

UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley suffered his third-straight loss Saturday night. This time, it was to Mike Malott in the main event of UFC Edmonton, falling to a second-round KO to the jubilation of the Canadian crowd from Rogers Place.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
‘Cut him’… Dana White playfully reacts to Joaquin Buckley refusing to shake his hand before KO loss

‘Cut him’… Dana White playfully reacts to Joaquin Buckley refusing to shake his hand before KO loss

Dana White joked about cutting Joaquin Buckley in the immediate aftermath of UFC Edmonton. The UFC boss was publicly snubbed when ‘New Mansa’ refused his handshake offer at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-in.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 18
Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley with KO of the Year candidate

Mike Malott defeats Joaquin Buckley with KO of the Year candidate

Canada's own and best chance at UFC gold, "Proper" Mike Malott delivered a devastating knee in the second round of the main event against Joaquin Buckley.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Dana White Breaks Silence on Joaquin Buckley ‘Problems’ Rumors After UFC Edmonton KO

Dana White Breaks Silence on Joaquin Buckley ‘Problems’ Rumors After UFC Edmonton KO

Dana White had Joaquin Buckley sweating for a second after joking about cutting him from the UFC following his awkward handshake snub at UFC Edmonton. ‘New Mansa’ refused to shake the UFC CEO’s hand during the ceremonial weigh-ins before getting brutally knocked out by Mike Malott in the main event.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 17
Canada's Mike Malott protects home turf with TKO vs. Joaquin Buckley

Canada's Mike Malott protects home turf with TKO vs. Joaquin Buckley

Mike Malott of Canada used dangerous striking to secure a second-round technical knockout win over Joaquin Buckley of St. Louis in the UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday in Edmonton.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Joaquin Buckley demanded explanation on UFC title shot snub days before ignoring Dana White handshake

Joaquin Buckley demanded explanation on UFC title shot snub days before ignoring Dana White handshake

Joaquin Buckley evidently does not care about being in Dana White’s good books. The UFC welterweight contender is in Edmonton this week to headline the promotion’s latest event on Canadian soil.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 17

UFC Edmonton: Free Fight Live Stream Results & Highlights for Buckley vs. Malott

The UFC returns to Edmonton tonight (October 17) for a UFC Fight Night card headlined by a huge welterweight matchup. After extending his winning run to

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17
Joaquin Buckley ignores Dana White during tense UFC face-off

Joaquin Buckley ignores Dana White during tense UFC face-off

Joaquin Buckley set a charged tone for his welterweight main event against Mike Malott at UFC Fight Night 291 by ignoring handshakes from both his opponent and UFC CEO Dana White during Friday’s ceremonial face-offs in Edmonton.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 17
UFC Edmonton: Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions

UFC Edmonton: Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions

The UFC returns home to Edmonton today for another UFC Fight Night event and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 of the card’s bouts.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Dana White Held Out His Hand Before Saturday's UFC Main Event, and Joaquin Buckley Looked Right Through It

Dana White Held Out His Hand Before Saturday's UFC Main Event, and Joaquin Buckley Looked Right Through It

Joaquin Buckley has made his intentions unmistakably clear ahead of UFC Fight Night 291. The welterweight contender refused to engage in the traditional pre-fight pleasantries during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins in Edmonton.

MMA News / TWSN / October 16
Joaquin Buckley to Ruin Mike Mallott's “Proper” Homecoming? UFC Edmonton Fight Prediction

Joaquin Buckley to Ruin Mike Mallott's “Proper” Homecoming? UFC Edmonton Fight Prediction

It’s been since December of 2024 when Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley last got his hand raised in the Octagon, after two straight setbacks at the hands of Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / October 16
UFC Edmonton weigh-in results and video – Buckley vs Malott

UFC Edmonton weigh-in results and video – Buckley vs Malott

The UFC returns to Canada this weekend with UFC Edmonton headlined by Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott who meet in the welterweight main event. The weigh-ins take place at the UFC host hotel in Edmonton.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 15
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott — Preview & Storylines

UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott — Preview & Storylines

UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott brings the Octagon back to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a welterweight main event between Joaquin Buckley and Canadian contender Mike Malott.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 1
UFC Edmonton Poster Unveiled For Buckley vs. Malott

UFC Edmonton Poster Unveiled For Buckley vs. Malott

The UFC released the official poster for its Edmonton fight card, which takes place Oct. 17 at Rogers Place in Alberta, Canada. The Paramount+ event is headlined by a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott, according to MMA Mania.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
Who Is Joaquin Buckley? Meet the Knockout Artist Taking on Sean Brady at UFC 328

Who Is Joaquin Buckley? Meet the Knockout Artist Taking on Sean Brady at UFC 328

Joaquin Buckley has never been just another name on a fight card. From the moment he burst into the spotlight with one of the most replayed knockouts against Impa Kasanganay, he became a fighter fans couldn’t ignore.

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