Joaquin Buckley Sets Historic UFC Knockout Pace, Eyes Makhachev Bout

Joaquin Buckley has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the mark in just eight fights. The previous record holders, Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights, needed nine fights. Buckley also holds the record for fastest fourteen knockdowns in UFC history, achieving this in just 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in UFC history, doing so in eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights. The post suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry and Buckley (identified in the post as "Prates"), then adds Shavkat Rakhmonov, he could surpass Jon Jones's legacy.