Joaquin Buckley is making waves in the MMA world. He emerged as a rising star after his recent winning streak and bold personality. Keeping in line with his bold personality, he issued a bold callout. The ‘Kill Cliff Killer’ has set his sights on another KIll Cliff member, Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Joaquin Buckley jumped on X to propose a showdown against the undefeated Rakhmonov for an upcoming UFC card in Tampa this August. This came after Rakhmonov’s potential opponent, Jack Della Maddalena, had to pull out due to an infected arm.
Poor Jack Jack. Fuck Fighting in Perth but Tampa Card August Against @Rakhmonov1994 What ya think? #KillCliffKiller.
Joaquin Buckley via X
Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the most promising contenders in the welterweight division. He has a finish rate of 100% in his career, with a record of 18-0. Rakhmonov has looked unstoppable since joining the UFC roster in 2020. His last fight against Stephen Thompson was particularly impressive. He submitted the veteran fighter in the second round, a feat that had never been done before.
Buckley, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev. He is now riding a four-fight win streak. Buckley has wins over several Kill Cliff FC fighters like Vicente Luque and Andre Fialho. He had recently called out another Kill Cliff FC fighter, Gilbert Burns. However, it seems like Buckley is trying to capitalize on the opportunity to fight a rising star in Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Joaquin Buckley laments not fighting at UFC 304
Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley is making a statement after UFC 304 was announced. The flashy welterweight revealed he was initially lined up for a high-profile bout at UFC 304 in Manchester. However, the opportunity to fight there slipped through his grasp.
Joaquin Buckley was slated to fight at UFC 304 (via YouTube)Buckley said the UFC had pitched a fight against Michael “Venom” Page. He is the UK’s striking phenom, currently ranked #13 in the welterweight division. A showdown between the two dynamic finishers seemed destined for fireworks. Alas, as is often the case in MMA, the matchup failed to materialize for undisclosed reasons.
I was supposed to fight in Manchester, but the person [Page] moved on.
Joaquin Buckley via Middle Easy
Both men have produced viral knockout highlights through audacious techniques. The trash-talks also could have gained more momentum toward the fight. However, matchmaking is a fickle mistress, and Buckley was ultimately denied his Manchester date. MVP is now set to fight against the Irishman Ian Garry at UFC 303.
