Joaquin Buckley repeatedly told journalists at media day that 'the world will find out on May 9th,' refusing to reveal what he was referring to. During a five-minute media session, he used this exact phrase approximately ten times. When journalists attempted to get him to reveal the mystery, including asking about his plans for May 10th, Buckley remained consistent with his cryptic message. The post does not specify what event or announcement he is teasing.
Welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley turned a routine media day appearance into something far more intriguing on May 7, repeatedly deflecting questions with the same cryptic phrase: "The world will find out on May 9th."
Over the course of a five-minute session with journalists, Buckley — nicknamed "New Mansa" — used that exact line approximately ten times. When reporters tried to pry the answer loose, including asking what he had planned for May 10th, the 32-year-old American held firm and offered nothing further. Whatever he is teasing, he appeared committed to letting the date speak for itself.
Buckley currently sits ranked eleventh in the UFC welterweight division with a professional record of 21-8. The St. Louis-born fighter trains out of Murcielago MMA and competes as a southpaw with a 76-inch reach. Known for his highlight-reel striking, he averages 3.88 significant strikes landed per minute, and has added a takedown threat to his game at 1.54 per fifteen minutes.
Why it matters
- Buckley is a ranked welterweight contender, meaning any announcement he makes carries divisional weight
- His positioning at eleventh in the 170-pound rankings puts him within reach of a title-picture bout depending on what he reveals
- The deliberate, repeated teasing of a specific date suggests a planned announcement rather than an offhand remark
