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Joaquin Buckley And His Return To St. Louis

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“New Mansa” Steps Into The Co-Main Event Spotlight In His Hometown Against Nursulton Ruziboev

By Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas • May. 8, 2024

Joaquin Buckley’s wish was granted.

The St. Louis native crashed the UFC 300 press conference, ringing in the final question for UFC CEO Dana White. His made his offer clear, a fight in St. Louis.

“I haven't fought here since 2018, and now to be fighting on the biggest promotion on the planet right at home and getting exactly what I asked for,” Buckley said. “We didn't get the main event, but still, co-main is just as nice and I'm excited to get this knockout.