Joaquin Buckley won his UFC fight on Saturday night, but he has a few nasty injuries to recover from.
The 27-year-old middleweight beat Antonio Arroyo with a third-round knockout at the UFC Apex in Nevada. He took a knee to the ribs but then fought back with a couple of big right hands that sent Arroyo to the mat. Buckley then jumped on top and pounded his opponent before the fight was called.
JOAQUIN BUCKLEY DOES IT AGAIN! @NewMansa94 adds another huge KO to his resume #UFCVegas37 pic.twitter.com/WHf8NBIkO6
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 18, 2021
Buckley won despite having a hematoma on the right side of his forehead the size of an egg.
Do not come for Joaquin Buckley on the mic! #UFCVegas37 pic.twitter.com/sDz040trXo
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 18, 2021
He didn’t seem to be bothered by the hematoma.
Buckley is now 13-4 as a pro MMA fighter and 3-2 in his UFC career. He won Performance of the Night for his victory. Last year he drew our attention with an incredible knockout in the UAE.
