After his spectacular head kick knockout victory, Joaquin Buckley isn't content with individual wins. He's set his sights on facing the entire Kill Cliff FC welterweight team, drawing inspiration from Dominick Cruz and aiming to prove his mettle against the dangerous fighters in the division.
After an impressive return to welterweight with a head kick knockout victory, Joaquin Buckley sets his sights on the entire stable of Kill Cliff FC fighters in the division.
Joaquin Buckley made a statement in his recent fight at UFC Fight Night 224 when he finished Andre Fialho with a devastating head kick. This marked Buckley's second victory over a fighter from the Kill Cliff FC team, following his unforgettable spinning back kick knockout of Impa Kasanganay in October 2020.
But Buckley isn't content with individual victories. He has his sights set on the entire team of 170-pounders.
Speaking on the "Believe You Me" podcast, Buckley expressed his desire to take on a team of fighters rather than focusing on individual opponents. He draws inspiration from Dominick Cruz, aiming to build his name by facing the dangerous and lethal fighters from the Kill Cliff FC team.
Calling out the team, Buckley is dead serious about his intentions. He acknowledges their skills and the potential danger they pose, but he believes there are holes in their game that he can exploit. Buckley is not afraid of the potential risks, having faced adversity before.
Buckley's hit list includes some of the top contenders in the welterweight division, as well as undefeated prospects Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov. He also mentions Vicente Luque, Kevin Lee, and Gilbert Burns as fighters he wants to test himself against.
"It's not some disrespectful sh*t. It's just business," Buckley explains. "These are the dudes that are supposed to be the scary boogeymen."
Buckley particularly emphasizes the unbeaten records of Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov, challenging their confidence in their abilities. He believes that if they truly believe in themselves, facing him should be an easy task. Buckley's highlight-reel knockout power adds to his appeal as a desirable opponent.
To dive deeper into Joaquin Buckley's ambitions to take on the Kill Cliff FC welterweights and his quest for dominance in the division, don't miss out on the full story. Read more about his fearless challenge and what lies ahead for this rising UFC star.