Rank #10 · Welterweight
Joaquin Buckley
"New Mansa"
21-8-0 · Freestyle
Rank #13 · Welterweight
Mike Malott
"Proper"
14-2-1 · MMA
Win Probability Model · v4.2
Buckley
51%
Malott
49%
Skill Comparison
Physical Attributes
Career Records
Strike Distribution
Buckley
Sig. Strikes by Target
Primary Target Head
Head
Body
Leg
Sig. Strikes by Position
Standing75%
Clinch6%
Ground19%Primary Position Standing
Malott
Sig. Strikes by Target
Primary Target Head
Head
Body
Leg
Sig. Strikes by Position
Standing81%
Clinch4%
Ground15%Primary Position Standing
Fight Intel
Public Consensus
— Consensus data unavailable —
Latest News
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Strengths
- Buckley owns fifteen knockout wins and a 76-inch reach
- 70% takedown defense limits Malott's easiest phase change
- Buckley has the deeper sample in extended high-level fights
Weaknesses
- Sample uncertainty can distort rate statistics
- Can be punished when the preferred phase breaks down
Opportunities
- Establish the preferred phase early
- Build repeatable offense rather than chase isolated moments
Threats
- Mike Malott changing the fight phase
- A high-impact momentum swing
Strengths
- Live counter-route against Joaquin Buckley
- Can outperform the model by controlling the preferred phase
Weaknesses
- Sample uncertainty can distort rate statistics
- Can be punished when the preferred phase breaks down
Opportunities
- Establish the preferred phase early
- Build repeatable offense rather than chase isolated moments
Threats
- Joaquin Buckley changing the fight phase
- A high-impact momentum swing
