VIDEO: Joaquin Buckley is caught partying hours before his fight against Vicente Luque at UFC Atlantic City

Rival of Brazilian, welterweight representative appears having fun near the pool

Joaquin buckley before fighting with Vincent Luque. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Opponent of Vincent Luque at UFC Atlantic City, Joaquin buckley found an unusual way to ward off nervousness. Hours before the challenge against the Brazilian, which takes place this Saturday (30), the welterweight (under 77,1kg) was spotted at a pool party. The images were shared by the fighter himself.

Inserted on the main card, Buckley will face his biggest challenge in his career in Ultimate. If the Brazilian wins, the athlete will win a place in the top 15 of the category.

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Number 11 in the group ranking, Luque had his rival changed weeks before the event. Initially, the athlete would face Sean brady, in a clash that could return them to the group of top 10 in the division.

To stay in the event, Vicente agreed to face Buckley. If he wins, the Brazilian admitted that he will ask for an opponent present in the group's elite next.

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