
Joaquin Buckley emerged as a UFC welterweight title contender in 2024.
Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) entered 2024 2-0 after dropping back down to 170 pounds. He kicked the year off with a big finish of perennial contender Vicente Luque at UFC on ESPN 54 in March, and campaigned for a spot at UFC on ESPN 56, which took place in his home state of Missouri in May.