"It's more like having fun play fighting": Internet in splits as Neon gets in a boxing ring with UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley

Neon, the popular Kick streamer recently got into a ring with professional UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley in a now viral clip. When the video hit the internet, fans reacted with hilarious reactions and dubbed the fight as casual 'play fighting'.

A netizen @johnhawkinsrwn commented,

"It's more like having fun play fighting"

Well, let's be honest. It is not a common sight to see a streamer put on boxing gloves and try his luck against award winning Joaquin Buckley. Then again, the Kick streamer is known to his fans for unexpected moves. He has had many guests invited to his streams as surprise appearances, and almost everytime he added his own humor to it. But this fight sent users giggling on social media.

Now speaking of the video, Neon started fine, one move here and there and lots of dodging while Buckley maintained the calm composure of someone who knows he could ring the decisive bell in less than a second.

A few minutes in, and Buckley really begins to flex. As the streamer tries to score his punches, Buckley just dodges them as masterfully as a shounen main character. No matter the flex, the Kick streamer's fans gave him points for standing firm and returning to the ring everytime he got displaced.

Internet in splits as Neon gets in a boxing ring with UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley

Fans thought that calling the Joaquin-Neon showdown a boxing, would be a bit of a stretch. Playing on the unserious style of it, some netizens came up with funny digs at him. While some tried standing in the Kick streamer's shoes highlighting he had little chance against the pro-fighter—while others gave him credit for simply showing up and entertaining.

A netizen @isaspxrky commented,

did he expect to win this?

Another X user @PowerSocialLife thought,

There's little he could have done against a Pro.

Props for trying at least.

This social media user @royal_bobby24 thought

Bro wasn’t even watching im crying

Another social media user @luanaxbelle posted,

"He’s brave for even stepping in there with him"

Some fans got the taste of this showdown and looks like they are secretly drafting scripts for more Neon shenanigans already!

An X user @StahpAndStare posted,

"I want to see Neon actually face someone in the ring without scripts"

Last one by @suayrez before we sign off,

"Bro Neon been getting some good guests lately"

Who is Joaquin Buckley?

For those not in the loop Joaquin Buckley (originally known as Joaquin Yuconri Buckley) is one of most popular UFC fighters. Starting in 2014, his first major victory came with a 10-2 fighting for Shamrock FC. His UFC championship journey started with a face off with Kevin Holland.

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He boasts Performance of the Night for a solid five times along with many other prominent accolades.

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