Welterweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Joaquin Buckley
21-7
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
11:33
Gym
—
UFC Record
11-5(16 bouts)
Wins By
8 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 5R3 6
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
6
Style
Freestyle
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-06-14
KU
L - Kamaru Usman
Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Joaquin BuckleyDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
IK
vs Impa Kasanganay
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Kick Head
R2 2:03
KO/TKOSpinning Back Kick Head·R2 2:03
LOSS
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:32
WIN
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Cut above eye
R3 4:42
TKO - Doctor's StoppageCut above eye·R3 4:42
WIN
NR
vs Nursulton Ruziboev
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 3:17
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 3:17
WIN
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fialho
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 4:15
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:15
LOSS
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AD
vs Albert Duraev
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R2 5:00
WIN
AR
vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AA
vs Antonio Arroyo
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:26
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:26
LOSS
AD
vs Alessio Di Chirico
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 2:12
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:12
WIN
ST
vs Stephen Thompson
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 2:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 2:17
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R2 2:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 2:49
WIN
JW
vs Jordan Wright
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:18
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.54 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Joaquin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
42 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
⭐Other
Counters
38%
Uppercuts
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (115%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 243% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
8
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (7 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#12
25% of KOs
Cut above eye
#21
13% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#31
13% of KOs
#4
1
13% of KOs
Punches to Head From Guard
#51
13% of KOs
Spinning Back Kick Head
#61
13% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#71
13% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (191% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
Division Rank#53 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc75%
Clinch
66% acc6%
Ground
70% acc19%
Striking Differential+0.95/min
3.88 landed/min2.93 absorbed/min
3.88
Landed/Min
2.93
Absorbed/Min
0.73
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed718
Sig. Strikes Attempted1957
Key Insights
Joaquin is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Effective body attack (28%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
72%
Elite
Division Rank#20 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
7
Defended
35
Total
42
1.54
TD / 15min
0.08
Sub / 15min
7
TD Landed
42
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
84
Attempted
45%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.54/15min.
Solid TD defense at 72%.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,436
1.51
Ratio
Absorbed
948
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
18/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
191%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.51x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 191% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:33
R2 Control
0:28
R3 Control
0:40
R1 to Final
+56%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.0pp
Body
-9.7pp
Leg
-12.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+30.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
15.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
90%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#14
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#53
of 54
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#8
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#11
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#21
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3062
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 8
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights