The UFC 307 prelims delivered a jaw-dropping moment that left fans stunned. Joaquin Buckley, the man with dynamite in his fists, faced off against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. This matchup had striking enthusiasts drooling from the get-go.
The fight started as many expected. Thompson danced around, looking like a matador toying with a bull. Buckley, ever the aggressor, kept pressing forward. Round one saw Thompson landing those signature kicks. ‘New Mansa’ scored a few takedowns, showing off his well-rounded game.
The second round was more of the same. Thompson’s footwork was on point, but Buckley kept coming. Then came the third round. This is where things got wild. Buckley, seemingly frustrated, threw caution to the wind. He charged at Thompson like a man possessed. It was do-or-die time. And it worked. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, Buckley caught Thompson. One leaping hook was all it took. ‘Wonderboy‘, usually so elusive, found himself on the canvas.
The crowd went berserk as Buckley had done the unthinkable. He had knocked out the fan-favorite Stephen Thompson. The veteran will still be respected in the world of MMA. But this night was not his. This fight will be replayed for years to come. It’s a reminder that in MMA, anything can happen!
Joaquin Buckley Calls Out Former Champion After UFC 307 Win
‘New Mansa’ just shook up the welterweight division at UFC 307. The rising star pulled off a stunning win against Thompson. A thunderous right hand sent Thompson crashing to the canvas. But Buckley is not stopping there. He has got his sights set on an even bigger game.
With this win, Buckley is now on a 5-fight win streak. After the fight, Buckley didn’t waste his moment in the spotlight. Joe Rogan interviewed him, and he called out only Kamaru Usman, the former welterweight champ.
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“Look, I feel like I need to fight one more time before I fight for the belt… But Usman, get your a** out here in the Octagon; everybody wants to see that fight, let’s go, I’m gonna put my 5-0 record up against your three losses (in a row), and let’s get it, let’s see who’s gonna win,” said Buckley at the post-fight interview.
This callout is a far cry from Buckley’s last post-fight speech. Remember when he bizarrely called out Conor McGregor? Even the commentators were scratching their heads at that one. But this time, Buckley’s aim seems true. He wants to prove he belongs at the top. And what better way than by taking on a legend?
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