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vs Mike Malott · Oct 17, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
5' 10"
Reach
76"
Stance
Southpaw
Country
USA
Key Stats
72%
Win Rate
71%
Finish Rate
15
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
29
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Joaquin Buckley, better known as "New Mansa", holds the #10 spot at welterweight, flying the flag for the United States — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 15 KO/TKO wins, 3.62 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled. Add the southpaw stance and a 76" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
The last fight went to Sean Brady (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
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