JOAQUIN BUCKLEY called his shot for St Louis and ended up hitting the biggest home run of his career in his hometown.
The rising welterweight star even went as far as claiming a perfect hattrick at UFC on ESPN 56 – getting his hand raised against a dangerous opponent in Nursulton Ruziboev, calling out the biggest MMA superstar in Conor McGregor and celebrating it all with a childhood hero, and 14-time WWE champion, in Randy Orton.
Having fought on March 30, defeating Vicente Luque, ‘New Mansa’ pleaded with UFC officials for a quick turnaround and a showcase spot on last weekend’s card in his home city.
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