Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley is an upcoming MMA welterweight fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to take place on the preliminary card of UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. on October 5, 2024. Joaquin Buckley, who maintains a record of 19 wins and 6 losses (19-6-0), will be making his 14th appearance in the UFC. He will be squaring off against the ninth-ranked lightweight, Stephen Thompson, who holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw (17-7-1).
Joaquin Buckley, the No.11 ranked UFC welterweight, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. In his last fight, Buckley squared off against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and won the bout via a unanimous decision. On the other hand, Stephen Thompson faced Shavkat Rakhmonov in his last fight and lost the bout via a second-round submission.
Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Stephen Thompson | Joaquin Buckley |
| MMA Record | 17-7-1 | 19-6-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Welterweight) | 9 | 11 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Age | 41 | 30 |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Reach | 75 in | 76 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 46% | 36% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 44% |
| Takedown Defense | 65% | 69% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 4 |
| MMA Debut | 2010 | 2014 |
Stephen Thompson Record
Stephen Thompson maintains a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw (17-7-1). Thompson has vivtories over formidable opponents like Kevin Holland and Geoff Neal. Among his wins, eight were achieved by knockout, one by submission, and eight via decision.
| 25 matches | 17 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Joaquin Buckley Record
Joaquin Buckley holds an MMA record of 19 wins and 6 losses (19-6-0). Of his victories, 13 came via knockout, and six by decision.
| 25 matches | 19 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
FAQs on Stephen Thompson and Joaquin Buckley
A. Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley is scheduled for October 5, 2024, on the preliminary card of UFC 307.
A. Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley is set to take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
A. As of September 2024, Joaquin Buckley holds an MMA record of 19 wins and 6 losses (19-6-0).
A. As of September 2024, Stephen Thompson holds an MMA record of 17-7-1 and is currently ranked #9 in the welterweight division.
A. Stephen Thompson is 41 years old as of September 2024.
