Buckley will retire after one more UFC fight because he can't leave on a loss; no opponent, date or weight class has been announced.
From 5 reports by 4 outlets
What we know
- Buckley announced in an Instagram video and written post that he will retire from MMA after one more UFC fight.
- Buckley was knocked out by Mike Malott in the second round of the UFC Edmonton main event, his third straight loss after Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
- No opponent, date or weight class has been announced for Buckley's final fight.
- Buckley is 32 years old and joined the UFC in 2020, winning Knockout of the Year for his knockout of Impa Kasanganay.
Reported, not confirmed
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Buckley is 11-7 in the UFC with five Performance of the Night bonuses and one Fight of the Night, according to Knockout Daily.
Knockout Daily
Buckley's decision followed a phone conversation with his grandmother, who he said prayed for him and told him to leave the sport to protect his mind. After sleeping on it and praying, he decided she was right.
He still wants one more walk to the octagon because he says he can't leave on a loss. He also cited his workload of 18 UFC fights in six years and said he needs to save himself from more damage. In his written post he said he is doing this for his longevity and his children, and he said he and his brother are training with no shortcuts.
The loss to Mike Malott left Buckley well outside the welterweight title picture, according to MMA Fighting. The farewell fight is meant to let him exit on his own terms. "But like I said, this the last one. But we're gonna make our last one the best one," Buckley said.
He still wants one more walk to the octagon because he says he can't leave on a loss. He also cited his workload of 18 UFC fights in six years and said he needs to save himself from more damage. In his written post he said he is doing this for his longevity and his children, and he said he and his brother are training with no shortcuts.
The loss to Mike Malott left Buckley well outside the welterweight title picture, according to MMA Fighting. The farewell fight is meant to let him exit on his own terms. "But like I said, this the last one. But we're gonna make our last one the best one," Buckley said.
- Summary
- Buckley will retire after one more UFC fight because he can't leave on a loss; no opponent, date or weight class has been announced.
- Key points (one per line)
- Joaquin Buckley will retire after one more fight, he announced in an Instagram video and post.
His grandmother urged him to retire after his knockout loss to Mike Malott in the UFC Edmonton main event.
It was his third straight loss, after Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
No opponent, date or weight class for the final fight has been announced.
- 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
Pos-Luta | https://posluta.com/joaquin-buckley-planeja-ultima-luta-no-ufc-apos-pedido-da-avo-para-se-aposentar/
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/joaquin-buckley-is-done-after-one-more-fight-and-his-grandmother-is-the-reason
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