Tom Buckley is an amateur mixed martial artist who competes primarily in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. He fights under Samson Martial Arts and holds an amateur record of 7‑1‑0. His most recent fight recorded on Tapology was a unanimous decision win over Ruairi Burke at Elite Fighting Championships 7 on February 7, 2026. Outside of Virtus MMA, he has competed across various regional promotions in Ireland, including Wrath Combat Champions, Akuma Fighting Championship, IÚR FC, Elite Fighting Championships, and Cage Conflict.