Joaquin Buckley repeated the phrase 'On May 9th the world will know' approximately ten times during a five-minute media day session with journalists. When reporters attempted to uncover what Buckley was hinting at, he refused to elaborate and continued repeating the same cryptic statement. One journalist asked what his plans were for May 10th, but Buckley stayed on message with his mysterious promise. The repeated teasing suggests Buckley may have a significant announcement or event planned for May 9th, though details remain unclear.
Joaquin Buckley turned a media day session on May 7th into a one-man performance, repeating the phrase "On May 9th the world will know" roughly ten times over the course of five minutes while refusing to offer any further explanation.
Reporters pressed the welterweight on what he was hinting at, but Buckley, nicknamed "New Mansa," stayed locked on his scripted message. When one journalist tried a different angle and asked what his plans were for May 10th, Buckley did not budge, cycling back to the same cryptic promise for the tenth time.
Buckley, 32, represents the United States out of Murcielago MMA and currently sits at number 11 in the welterweight rankings with a professional record of 21-8. Standing five-foot-ten with a 76-inch reach, the southpaw is known for his striking output, averaging 3.88 significant strikes landed per minute. He also contributes on the grappling side, averaging 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Buckley holds a top-15 welterweight ranking, meaning any announcement tied to his name carries divisional weight
- His refusal to clarify leaves open a wide range of possibilities, from a fight announcement to a broader personal or professional reveal
- The deliberate, repeated teasing at a media event suggests whatever is coming on May 9th was planned as a coordinated rollout rather than an off-the-cuff remark
Whatever Buckley is building toward, he has successfully made May 9th a date people in the MMA world will be watching.
