An analysis reveals that Joaquin Buckley's UFC record stands at 4-5 in fights where he failed to complete any takedowns. His victories without takedowns include stoppage wins over Colby Covington, Vicente Luque, Albert Duraev, and Jordan Wright. Notably, in all of Buckley's UFC losses, he also failed to secure any successful takedowns. The post questions whether Buckley will manage to complete at least one takedown against Sean Brady in their upcoming weekend matchup. The statistic highlights an interesting pattern in Buckley's fight outcomes relative to his grappling success.
A statistical breakdown published ahead of this weekend's action reveals a striking pattern in Joaquin Buckley's UFC career: when he fails to complete a single takedown, his record sits at just 4-5.
The analysis points out that every one of Buckley's UFC losses has come in bouts where he recorded zero successful takedowns. His four victories in that same category are notable for their quality, including stoppage wins over Colby Covington, Vicente Luque, Albert Duraev, and Jordan Wright. The central question heading into this weekend is whether Buckley can break that grappling drought against Sean Brady.
Brady, ranked seventh in the welterweight division at 33 years old, enters the fight with a 19-2 record and trains out of Renzo Gracie Philly. The American carries one of the more complete skill sets in the division, averaging 3.53 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a 55 percent accuracy rate, among the higher marks in the welterweight class.
Two of Buckley's takedown-free wins came against fighters well-known in their own right. Vicente Luque, nicknamed The Silent Assassin, holds a 24-12-1 record and lands an imposing 4.83 significant strikes per minute. Albert Duraev, a 37-year-old Russian fighter out of Xtreme Couture, carries a 16-5 record and a 75-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Buckley has never won a UFC fight in which he also lost the takedown battle entirely, making grappling success a potential predictor of his outcomes
- Brady's strong takedown rate of 3.53 per 15 minutes makes the ground game a central factor in the matchup
- A win for either fighter carries meaningful welterweight rankings implications, with Brady already sitting at seventh in the division
