Joaquin Buckley vs Alessio Di Chirico

Joaquin Buckley and Alessio Di Chirico are facing off on the Main Card of Holloway vs Kattar on ABC. Joaquin Buckley has risen his stock since his spectacular knockout.

Joaquin Buckley is looking to continue to capitalize on the attention he's received after knocking out Impa Kasanganay in spectacular fashion. Buckley has only suffered one loss in the UFC and that loss came against a talented Kevin Holland and he since won his last 2 fights.

Alessio Di Chirico has endured a rough losing his last 3 fights by unanimous decision. Alessio DI Chirico has never been finished before so that's a huge plus as he'll try to slow down Buckley.

Joaquin Buckley is the new kid on the block and he'll be going against an opponent in Alessio that's best days appear to be behind him. Joaquin Buckley is the hot hand right now and he'll be chasing the KO.

Alessio Di Chirico's chin should be able to hold up but a knockout finish in the 2nd half of the fight by Buckley wouldn't be surprising. If Alessio Di Chirico ever finds himself in trouble he can rely on his clinching to help him recover.