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Joaquin Buckley plans UFC retirement after final fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Joaquin Buckley plans UFC retirement after final fight
Summary

Joaquin Buckley announced that his next bout in the UFC will be his last. At 32 years old, Buckley made this decision following a recent knockout loss to Mike Malott at UFC Fight Night 291. He cited concerns for his health and family influence, particularly his grandmother's prayers for his safety. Buckley, who has fought 18 times in the UFC since joining in 2020, expressed his desire to conclude his career on a winning note but has not yet confirmed an opponent for this final fight.

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  • •Buckley is 21-9 in mixed martial arts overall.
  • •Recent losses include fights against Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
  • •He cites family concerns as a factor in his decision.
  • •Buckley aims to fight one last time before retiring.
Latest Updates
  • 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘One more, then I’m done’ — Joaquin Buckley makes shocking retirement announcement at 32
  • 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Joaquin Buckley announces surprising plan for UFC retirement
What they're saying
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One more for “New Mansa.” Just five days after suffering a violent knockout loss in UFC Edmonton’s main event (watch highlights), Joaquin Buckley has unexpectedly announced that his next fight will be his last. The 32-year-old UFC Welterweight revealed the news Thursday in a lengthy Instagram post, attached with a video, explaining that he wants […]

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Joaquin Buckley says his fighting career is coming to an end.

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