Tonight’s UFC Tampa event featured a crucial welterweight match between Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington.
Buckley (24-3 MMA) entered the contest on a five-fight win streak, with his most recent victory coming from a knockout of Stephen Thompson in Salt Lake City last October. ‘New Mansa’ had an impressive 9-1 record in his last ten UFC fights prior to this event.
On the other hand, Colby Covington (17-5 MMA) was making his return after a loss to Leon Edwards last December. He had previously defeated Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 before the setback.
The UFC Tampa main event was a close battle. Buckley had the edge standing up, while Covington had some success on the ground. Unfortunately, Covington suffered a bad cut to his eye in round three, leading to the doctor stopping the fight.
Official UFC Tampa Results: Joaquin Buckley defeated Colby Covington via TKO (doctor stoppage) in Round 3
Reactions from the pros on ‘Covington vs. Buckley’:
Is he walking out with Hogan and Sonnen?? 😂
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) December 15, 2024
Post-fight reactions to Joaquin Buckley defeating Colby Covington at UFC Tampa:
Buckley beat the hell out of Colby for 3 rounds, he is Him #UFCTampa
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) December 15, 2024
Who would you like to see Joaquin Buckley fight next following his TKO victory over Colby Covington this evening in Florida?
