Joaquin Buckley is set to pursue his sixth consecutive victory in the UFC’s welterweight division later tonight (Saturday, December 14, 2024) at UFC Tampa, which will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN+. He aims to not only secure this win but also to push former title challenger Colby Covington into retirement at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The main event matchup materialized rather quickly, yet it offers Buckley a significant opportunity to achieve the biggest win of his career. This fight caps off an impressive 2024 campaign in which he has remained undefeated at 170 pounds, including a spectacular knockout against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson this past October.
In a surprising turn of events, Buckley enters the fight as a sizable betting favorite against Covington for the final UFC event of the year. While Buckley, known for his heavy-hitting knockout ability, has been on an impressive streak, facing off against Covington’s wrestling prowess and relentless pressure presents a formidable challenge.
On Friday, Buckley shared a final glimpse of his rivalry with Covington before the fight. He took to the microphone and boldly declared his intention to end Covington’s career, stating: “Look, this dude been quiet, he plays a character, now he wants to be soft with it. So at the end of the day man, we’re going to go out in that cage bro, we’re going to retire this man and send his ass off to Twitch. Let’s get it.”
Viewers can catch all the action live as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to its APEX venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The event features a pivotal welterweight main event between seasoned veteran and No. 15-ranked contender Neil Magny and rising star Carlos Prates. Additionally, former Bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will take on the in-form Miles Johns in a thrilling co-main event.
Be sure not to miss a moment of the intense action that UFC Tampa has to offer.
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