At UFC St. Louis, hometown favorite Joaquin Buckley, extending his three-bout UFC winning streak, delivered an impressive performance, defeating Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-26, and 29-27. Buckley, who now boasts a four-fight win streak at welterweight, used the victory to call out Conor McGregor, challenging him to a bout. The fight saw Buckley effectively managing Ruziboev's attempts at flying knees, securing takedowns and controlling the rounds. This victory not only showcased Buckley's dominance but also ended Ruziboev's 10-fight winning streak, including his previous two victories in the UFC.
Joaquin Buckley dominates and snaps Nursulton Ruziboev’s 10-fight finish streak at #UFCStLouis https://t.co/9bvnbqPndr
#UFCStLouis results: Joaquin Buckley insults Conor McGregor's bloodline in callout after homecoming win https://t.co/ruLK12zflk
Joaquin Buckley went OFF on Conor McGregor and the "McHoes" after moving to 4-0 at welterweight at #UFCStLouis 😳 https://t.co/4geB78Ab0R
Joaquin Buckley calls out... Conor McGregor 😳 #UFCStLouis https://t.co/8XYzxSiEW8
Joaquin Buckley vs Conor McGregor?! #UFCStLouis https://t.co/bcf5IksIDB
Joaquin Buckley puts on a great performance against Nursulton Ruziboev and then proceeds to call out Conor McGregor 👀 #UFCStLouis https://t.co/0up0mnXtOM
Joaquin Buckley calls out Conor McGregor. https://t.co/Op2hlCjgND
Joaquin Buckley just called out CONOR MCGREGOR! 🇮🇪 @TheNotoriousMMA 👀 #UFCStLouis | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/dcXVP6UvtF
Joaquin Buckley calls out Conor McGregor, says the line of McGregors are all ho's. Says since he's fighting at 170 he should fight a true welterweight not a puffed up midget. That's... almost definitely not happening, but shoot your shot Buckley. #UFCStLouis
Conor McGregor vs Joaquin Buckley: https://t.co/kxdKqpmRfu
Joaquin Buckley calls out Conor McGregor and says that McGregor came from a long line of Ho's #UFCStLouis
Joaquin Buckley gets it done in his hometown against Nursulton Ruziboev 😤⚔️ #UFCSTL https://t.co/VQWRaOtd8Z
"He got a fight already booked up, but there's only one name you should call out if you on this mic, a powerful name. That name is Conor McGregor. I want you!" - Joaquin Buckley wants a bout with McGregor #UFCStLouis
Joaquin Buckley calls out Conor McGregor after his #UFCStLouis win
Joaquin Buckley looks UNSTOPPABLE at welterweight! #UFCStLouis @Newmansa94 #ufc https://t.co/panvJj7pgk
30-27 30-26 29-27 😤 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀 😤 Joaquin Buckley CALLED HIS SHOT and got it done against Nursulton Ruziboev! 👊 #UFCStLouis | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/8xltXXthdu
#UFCStLouis Official Result: Joaquin Buckley (30-27, 30-26, 29-27 | @Newmansa94) defeats Nursulton Ruziboev by Unanimous Decision. All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/IAithvgIZa
30-27 Buckley #UFCStLouis
Joaquin Buckley asked for a tough opponent in his hometown and just dominated him. #UFCStLouis https://t.co/732QEDa17q
Joaquin Buckley is for sure going to the top🔥 incredible. #UFCStLouis
I scored it 30-26, Buckley. #UFCStLouis @MMADecisions
Buckley really stepped up big-time in that fight in front of his home crowd. Very impressive performance, and a fun fight. #UFCStLouis
29-28 Buckley @MMADecisions. Not a pretty fight, but a hell of a fun war. #UFCStLouis
Sick fight not sure how they score it but I say 29-28 Buckley #UFCStLouis
20-18 Buckley Ruziboev is losing is this fight more than Buckley is winning it #UFCStLouis
For his size, you’d think Buckley tires but he doesn’t. Ruziboev looks more fatigued at this stage. Movement is key to victory now as Buckley has a round and is in control in this round. #UFCStLouis
10-9 Buckley in Round 1 Ruziboev should cool it on the Flying Knee attempts as it's allowed Buckley to get two takedowns and land solid GNP #UFCStLouis
Coming up next is the co-main event of the evening! #11 Joaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev in a Welterweight bout. #UFC #UFCStLouis #MMATwitter https://t.co/ad4MOUgY75
Co-Main Event Welterweight Bout Joaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev #UFCStLouis
It's time for the #UFCStLouis co-main event. Who takes this one, Joaquin Buckley or Nursulton Ruziboev? 🤔 Full coverage: https://t.co/Os4CuDHrGk https://t.co/8ptWuma3fT
It’s co-main event time at #UFCStLouis, as hometown favorite Joaquin Buckley (18-6) brings a three-bout UFC winning streak into a showdown against Nursulton Ruziboev (34-8-2), who has been victorious in his last 10 pro outings — including two in the UFC.
Who y’all got: Joaquin Buckley or Nursulton Ruziboev #UFCSTLouis
Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ESPN 56 (via @DanTomMMA) #UFCStLouis https://t.co/wRg91USRba
Joaquin Buckley to Nursulton Ruziboev: "Inshallah, you goin get put to sleep!" #UFCStLouis https://t.co/gTSlXBDTtx
Joaquin Buckley brought money to the #UFCStLouis faceoff with Nursulton Ruziboev, who has a massive size advantage. https://t.co/CYxZSS1p34
Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev throw down in the co-main event of #UFCSTL tomorrow night 🔥 https://t.co/4JZTaQJAYx
Beware a man in a hat! Nursulton Ruziboev is not impresssed with Joaquin Buckley's cash... #UFCStLouis https://t.co/oe7blH09V5
🔥| Joaquin Buckley notices Nursulton Ruziboev’s corner squeezing his junk during film study for #UFCStLouis. 😂🤔 “What was up with this celebration y’all?” #UFC #MMA https://t.co/A53t01G1KK
The co-headliner for #UFCStLouis features an impromptu welterweight showdown with intangibles attached… I break down the odds between Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev in my latest via @ActionNetworkHQ: https://t.co/BLxx0NcwPC
“I feel like I'm bringing the fans out for this one." Joaquin Buckley (@NewMansa94) feels the high vibes of fighting at home in #UFCStLouis ➡️: https://t.co/RKsbiz1C5M https://t.co/RKsbiz1C5M
Joaquin Buckley pretending to struggle making it to the scale at the #UFCStLouis weigh-ins 😭😂 🎥 @TheMacLife #UFC #MMA https://t.co/v37mGaQpHx
Nursulton Ruziboev sees Joaquin Buckley as insecure ahead of #UFCStLouis: 'He talks too much' https://t.co/nINuzkuN0l
🔥🚨NEW: Joaquin Buckley says he has already mentally prepared himself to fight 6’5” Nursulton Ruziboev if he misses weight for #UFCStLouis, just as long as he shows up to the Octagon on Saturday. 👀 Also says the weight cut will ultimately “backfire” on Ruziboev because he will… https://t.co/gf5OcgDA4Z
"I like this matchup because it’s at welterweight, both of us are strikers, and I like striking fights; they are exciting for the fans." Nursulton Ruziboev discusses his #UFCStLouis co-main event with Joaquin Buckley ➡️: https://t.co/IqLqOnzqJB https://t.co/IqLqOnzqJB
Joaquin Buckley this weekend at #UFCStLouis. https://t.co/DNPiAxK1JI
Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev: Odds and what to know ahead of #UFCStLouis co-headliner https://t.co/5bbD1AwOKI