His unbelievable spinning back kick knockout of Impa Kasanganay has racked up tens of millions of views and launched Joquin Buckley into the spotlight. With that level of attention, it’s easy to “get lost in the sauce” and feel the pressure from fans and media alike, but that wasn’t the case for Buckley.
“New Mansa” followed up his all-time great performance with another highlight-reel victory at UFC 255, knocking out Jordan Wright. That second win was a big one for the 26-year-old from St. Louis, as it silenced whispers of him being a one-hit wonder and has him ready to continue his meteoritic rise.