When Is Joaquin Buckley’s Next Fight?

Joaquin Buckley currently rides a five-fight win streak, which helped him secure a spot in the top 10 rankings of the welterweight division. He experienced all this success since moving down to the 170-pound division.

He brought his incredible knockout power to the weight class, which made him a top choice among fans whenever his UFC odds are available at BetMGM’s sportsbook.

But when will “New Mansa” return inside the octagon to compete? Find out below.

When Is Joaquin Buckley’s Next Fight?

Buckley’s next opponent is former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington, whom he’ll face in the main event of UFC Tampa on Dec. 14 inside Amalie Arena in Florida.

This will be Buckley’s first main event of his UFC career, and he looks to capitalize on the opportunity to inch closer to a potential title shot.

Joaquin Buckley MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 20-6

• Wins by TKO/KO: 14

• Wins by decision: 6

• Striking accuracy: 36%

• Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.13

• Significant strikes absorbed: 3.20

• Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.96

• Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.00

• Significant strikes defense: 58%

• Takedown defense: 69%

• Knockdown average: 0.93
• Average fight time: 10:22

Joaquin Buckley Notable Wins

Buckley’s most notable wins were against Impa Kasanganay, Albert Duraev, Alex Morono, Andre Fialho, Vicente Luque, and Stephen Thompson.

Joaquin Buckley UFC Earnings

Buckley’s estimated UFC earnings are around $900,000 in all his octagon appearances. His upcoming fight with Covington could be the biggest of his career since it’s his first main event headliner.

Joaquin Buckley Team and Corner

Buckley trains with the Murcielago MMA team in Michigan under the guidance of coaches Joaquin Murcielago and Moe Williams.

Other UFC fighters who are affiliated with the team are Khaos Williams and Charles Johnson.