Joaquin Buckley says he will retire after one more fight, following a third straight UFC loss; no opponent or date has been announced.
From 3 reports by 2 outlets
What we know
- Buckley said in a social media video that his next fight will be his last before retiring from MMA.
- Buckley's grandmother urged him to retire; he said he wants one more fight because he cannot leave on a loss.
- No opponent or date has been announced for Buckley's final fight.
Reported, not confirmed
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Buckley is 32 years old, according to BoxingNews.com via Yardbarker MMA.
Yardbarker MMA
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Buckley joined the UFC in 2020 and has fought 18 times in the promotion.
MMA Fighting
Joaquin Buckley plans to retire from MMA after one more fight. He announced it in a video posted to social media on Thursday, saying the decision came after talking with his grandmother and other loved ones.
The announcement follows his second-round knockout loss to Mike Malott in the main event of UFC Edmonton, his third straight defeat after losses to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. Buckley said the loss deeply affected his family and that his grandmother told him to step away to protect his health. He asked to compete once more because he does not want to leave on a loss. "But like I said, this the last one. But we're gonna make our last one the best one," Buckley said.
According to MMA Fighting, Buckley joined the UFC in 2020 and has had 18 fights in the promotion. His skid began with the Usman loss at UFC Atlanta, after a six-fight win streak at welterweight. He said he and his brother are training without cutting corners for the final bout.
The announcement follows his second-round knockout loss to Mike Malott in the main event of UFC Edmonton, his third straight defeat after losses to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. Buckley said the loss deeply affected his family and that his grandmother told him to step away to protect his health. He asked to compete once more because he does not want to leave on a loss. "But like I said, this the last one. But we're gonna make our last one the best one," Buckley said.
According to MMA Fighting, Buckley joined the UFC in 2020 and has had 18 fights in the promotion. His skid began with the Usman loss at UFC Atlanta, after a six-fight win streak at welterweight. He said he and his brother are training without cutting corners for the final bout.
- Summary
- Joaquin Buckley says he will retire after one more fight, following a third straight UFC loss; no opponent or date has been announced.
- Key points (one per line)
- Buckley announced on social media that his next fight will be his last
His grandmother urged him to retire after his knockout loss to Mike Malott
No opponent or date has been announced for the final fight
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/516740/morning-report-joaquin-buckley-announces-his-next-fight-will-be-his-retirement-fight-after-speaking-with-his-grandmother
Yardbarker MMA | https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/buckley_plans_to_retire_after_one_final_fight/s1_17349_44466967
Yardbarker MMA | https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/joaquin_buckley_reveals_how_his_crying_grandma_shaped_his_ufc_retirement_decision/s1_17730_44467620
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