Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Justin Patterson
United StatesJustin Patterson
“The Tactician”
RESULT

Joaquin Buckley def. Justin Patterson (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Joaquin Buckley
United StatesJoaquin Buckley
“New Mansa”
21-8-0
Friday, March 31, 2017
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, United States

Joaquin Buckley defeated Justin Patterson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2, held Friday, March 31, 2017 at Allstate Arena, Rosemont.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Justin Patterson vs Joaquin Buckley?

Joaquin Buckley defeated Justin Patterson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2, held Friday, March 31, 2017 at Allstate Arena, Rosemont.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Justin Patterson 41%59% Joaquin Buckley

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

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Record
21-8-0
1612
Power Index rating
1677
1
Win Streak
0
40
Age
32
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
Folkstyle Wrestling
Justin Patterson

No background on record

Camp Genesis BJJ · United States

Joaquin Buckley
  • Competitor · Real American Freestyle · light heavyweight
  • Marquette High School, Chesterfield, Missouri · Wrestling Folkstyle · high school

Camp Finney's MMA / Finney's HIT Squad · Granite City, Illinois / St. Louis metro, US

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.62
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Str. Acc.
36%
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SApM
3.10
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Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.43
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TD Acc.
45%
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TD Def.
70%
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Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Justin Patterson · 3-2
  • W
    Brian Grinnell
    Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Higo · Mar 2, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 4:49
  • L
    Chance Rencountre
    Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell · Oct 6, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 2:58 · Welterweight
  • L
    Joaquin Buckley
    Bellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2 · Mar 31, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jason Witt
    Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd · Mar 3, 2017
    TKO · R3 · 0:13 · Welterweight
  • W
    Codale Ford
    Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2 · Dec 2, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
Joaquin Buckley · 2-3
  • L
    Sean Brady
    UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland · May 9, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Patrick Downey
    RAF 3: Mendes vs. Chandler · Nov 29, 2025
  • L
    Kamaru Usman
    UFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley · Jun 14, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley · Dec 14, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 4:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    Stephen Thompson
    UFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. · Oct 5, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 2:17 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 17 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
42.5
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Avg takedowns
1.12
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Avg control time
1:17
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Career high strikes
86
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Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Justin Patterson
Strike target
Joaquin Buckley
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Head
62%
-
Body
28%
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Leg
10%
Justin Patterson
Strike position
Joaquin Buckley
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Distance
75%
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Clinch
6%
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Ground
19%