The UFC on ESPN 56 event holds special significance for Joaquin Buckley as it marks his return to his hometown of St. Louis after an absence of nearly eight years. The up-and-coming welterweight is excited to make a statement this Saturday night at the Enterprise Center.
Currently ranked No. 11 in the UFC welterweight rankings, Buckley is set to take on Nursulton Ruziboev in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 56. He feels that his wish to fight in front of his hometown crowd played a role in making this opportunity a reality, especially following his recent win over Vicente Luque.
Buckley is confident that his determination to vocalize his ambitions has paid off, and he expresses his gratitude to Dana White for including him on the fight card. Despite the challenge of facing Ruziboev, who is transitioning from middleweight to welterweight, Buckley’s primary focus is on displaying his abilities in front of his hometown spectators.
While the opponent is noteworthy, Buckley is particularly thrilled about competing in St. Louis and having his family present at the event. He is committed to delivering an entertaining performance and creating lasting memories. With his sights set on securing a knockout, Buckley is convinced that the fight will culminate in an impressive manner.
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