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Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley – Odds and Match Preview

Joaquin BuckleyThe upcoming UFC fight between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley is set to headline UFC on ESPN 63 on…

Joaquin Buckley

The upcoming UFC fight between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley is set to headline UFC on ESPN 63 on December 14, 2024, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This matchup has garnered significant attention in the welterweight division.

Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley

The US-born Colby Covington has a record of 17-4 in MMA and 12-4 in the UFC. On the other side, we have Joaquin Buckley, who boasts a record of 20-6 in MMA and 10-4 in the UFC.

Currently, Joaquin Buckley is favored to win the fight, with odds of -175. This means that if you were to bet $175 on Buckley, you would potentially win $100 if he emerges victorious. On the other hand, Colby Covington is the underdog in this matchup, with odds of +150. One of the best ways to play is ufc betting with bitcoin right here.

These odds suggest that bookmakers and bettors view Buckley as the more likely winner, giving him about a 63.64% chance of victory compared to Covington’s 40% chance. This perception is likely influenced by Buckley’s recent impressive performances in the welterweight division, including his knockout win over Stephen Thompson, as well as Covington’s recent losses in title fights.

‘Choas’ Covington is a seasoned veteran in the welterweight division. He’s known for his high-pressure wrestling style and relentless cardio. However, Covington has faced some setbacks in recent years, particularly in title fights against Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards, both champions. His last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Edwards in December 2023, and he’s looking to bounce back from that defeat.

Buckley has been on an impressive run since moving down to the welterweight division, winning five consecutive fights. His most recent victory was a knockout win over former title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 in October 2024. This win has propelled Buckley into contender status and set up this high-stakes matchup with Covington.

The stakes are high for both fighters. For Covington, this fight represents an opportunity to reassert himself in the welterweight division and potentially work his way back to title contention. For Joaquin Buckley, a win over a former interim champion and multiple-time title challenger like Covington would solidify his position as a top contender in the division.

Covington is known for his wrestling-heavy approach and high-volume striking. However, some analysts, like former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, believe that Covington’s style has become predictable. Cejudo suggests that if opponents can stop Covington’s takedowns, they can find success against him.

Joaquin Buckley, on the other hand, is praised for his striking ability and how he covers distance in the octagon. He’s known for his double feints and his ability to close the distance effectively. His recent knockout victory over Thompson showcases his dangerous striking power.

This matchup presents an interesting clash of styles. Covington will likely look to use his wrestling to control the fight, while Buckley will aim to keep the fight standing and utilize his striking advantage. The outcome of this fight could have significant implications for the welterweight division’s title picture.

Henry Cejudo: ‘Predictable’ Colby Covington Could Get Stopped By Joaquin Buckley

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo can envision Colby Covington falling to a losing skid courtesy of Joaquin Buckley next month. Covington is set to make his return to the Octagon a year on from his third failed bid at achieving undisputed champion status on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. After two setbacks opposite Kamaru […]

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo can envision Colby Covington falling to a losing skid courtesy of Joaquin Buckley next month.

Covington is set to make his return to the Octagon a year on from his third failed bid at achieving undisputed champion status on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage.

After two setbacks opposite Kamaru Usman, the former interim titleholder most recently fell short against Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 296. In the eyes of many, that loss marked the likely end of his pursuit of the welterweight mountaintop.

“Chaos,” however, sees things differently. He’s vowed throughout the year to bounce back, secure another opportunity, and be crowned kingpin. And his first step toward that comes in a late-notice showdown with Buckley in Tampa.

Covington is set to headline a UFC Fight Night close to home on Dec. 14, marking the final fight inside the Octagon of 2024. That was originally set be between Ian Garry and Buckley, but after the Irishman was drafted in to fight Shavkat Rakhnmonov at UFC 310 a week prior, Covington has stepped in to meet “New Mansa.”

During an episode of his Pound 4 Pound podcast alongside fellow former UFC champion Usman, Cejudo commented on the new pairing set to close the show inside Amalie Arena.

“Triple C” gave a disparaging assessment of Covington’s current game, suggesting that the “predictable” nature of it could lead to a knockout loss at the hands of the powerful Buckley.

“The style that Colby Covington is doing is so predictable now,” Cejudo said. “The fact that they see him lose time and time again, whether it’s with Leon Edwards or yourself (Usman), it’s there. Once you stop Colby’s takedowns, things will fall into place.

“Look at how Joaquin covers distance, bro. Double feints, dipping in to eventually stop a dude like ‘Wonderboy.’ So, I’m high on this kid. This kid is dangerous,” Cejudo continued. “I can see Colby Covington losing via stoppage to a guy like Joaquin Buckley, and I truly do believe that.”

Buckley, the #9-ranked contender who is coming off a knockout win over Stephen Thompson, will look to prove Cejudo right by becoming only the second man to stop Covington with strikes after “Triple C’s” podcast co-host, Usman.

UFC Analyst Believes Colby Covington Was Pushed Into Buckley Fight: ‘You Got To Step Up!’

Following the major reshuffling of the cards that took place at welterweight, the former interim champion Colby Covington is set to return next month to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa. “Chaos” replaced Ian Machado Garry who in turn, replaced Belal Muhammad in order to face Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. […]

Following the major reshuffling of the cards that took place at welterweight, the former interim champion Colby Covington is set to return next month to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa.

“Chaos” replaced Ian Machado Garry who in turn, replaced Belal Muhammad in order to face Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Covington and Garry have been going back-and-forth at several points throughout the year with the Irishman accusing, both before and after this fight was announced, the #6-ranked contender of ducking him.

In three of Covington’s last five appearances inside the Octagon, three of them have been in welterweight title fights. He rebounded from both losses to Kamaru Usman by beating Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal before challenging Leon Edwards in his latest outing at UFC 296 last year where he was convincingly beaten over five rounds.

Some fans weren’t happy to see Covington got the title shot against Edwards having not fought since his win over Masvidal in March of 2022 and that only increased following his disappointing performance against “Rocky”. When UFC analyst and fellow welterweight Michael Chiesa broke down this fight in an interview with Sportskeeda, he said that Buckley’s hunger is what wins him this fight.

Chiesa believes that Covington was likely persuaded to take this fight by the UFC rather than it being an opportunity that he was biting their hand off for.

“Buck, Buck all day. I think Joaquin Buckley is an incredible athlete, tremendous power, very, very hungry and that is the most important part in this match-up between Colby and Joaquin. Buckley is war more hungry than Colby Covington, I can tell you that much, like Buckley is chomping at the bit to fight anybody and everybody. 

“I think that Colby, I don’t know, I have a feeling, I haven’t heard anything but I have a feeling that the UFC was like, ‘You have to take this fight. At some point, you got to step up.’ I know you kind of got to sweeten the pot with Colby to get him into the Octagon and get him competing but it’s got to the point where it’s like you fought for the title three times, you don’t get the extra flavor to your dish for taking a fight. It’s like you have to just start fighting if you want to get to a title. You can’t have any guarantees.”   

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Garry Official For UFC 310, Colby Covington Fills vs. Buckley

After a toe infection to Belal Muhammad forced the UFC welterweight champion out of UFC 310, the Dec. 7 card now has an answer to who will be headlining. Per an announcement from UFC CEO Dana White that dropped during Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, intended title challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov will no longer be competing […]

After a toe infection to Belal Muhammad forced the UFC welterweight champion out of UFC 310, the Dec. 7 card now has an answer to who will be headlining.

Per an announcement from UFC CEO Dana White that dropped during Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, intended title challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov will no longer be competing in the main event of UFC 310.

Tha Kazakh star has instead been moved to the co-main event slot and will face fellow undefeated contender Ian Garry in a five-round, non-title fight.

The UFC flyweight championship match between champion Alexandre Pantoja and his latest challenger, debutant Kai Asakura, has been promoted to the new UFC 310 main event.

Furthermore, as a result of Garry competing at UFC 310, Colby Covington will be filling in for him in the UFC Tampa main event on Dec. 14 against the Irishman’s originally booked opponent, Joaquin Buckley.

Garry Replaces Muhammad In UFC 310 Bout vs. Rakhmonov, Pantoja vs. Asakura Promoted To Main Event

Rakhmonov became next in line for the welterweight title after his finish of Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, as well as Muhammad’s title win against Leon Edwards at UFC 304. But “Nomad” will now have to put his shot on the line in a matchup with Garry.

The Irish rising star has fought twice in 2024, earning decision wins over Geoff Neal in February and Michael “Venom” Page four months later.

Garry and Covington, meanwhile, had been linked to face one another over the course of the last year due to intense hatred between the two seen across social media. “Chaos,” however, has previously stated that he does not feel “The Future” deserves a fight with him.

Covington is also on the outside looking in of the welterweight title picture, having not fought since his own disappointing outing against Edwards at UFC 296 last year.

Buckley, on the other hand, has won five straight, most recently knocking out “Wonderboy” at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City just last month.

‘I’m Coming to Take the Throne’ – Joaquin Buckley Challenges Shavkat Rakhmonov, Dismisses Ian Machado Garry’s Bid

‘I’m Coming to Take the Throne’ Joaquin Buckley Challenges Shavkat Rakhmonov, Dismisses Ian Machado Garry’s BidIf there’s going to be an interim title introduced at UFC 310, Joaquin Buckley wants to be one of…

‘I’m Coming to Take the Throne’ Joaquin Buckley Challenges Shavkat Rakhmonov, Dismisses Ian Machado Garry’s Bid

If there’s going to be an interim title introduced at UFC 310, Joaquin Buckley wants to be one of the men fighting for it.

Originally, reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was scheduled to defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov at the promotion’s final pay-per-view event of the year. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case after ‘Remember The Name’ suffered a nasty bone infection.

Once the news became official, rumors began surfacing that the promotion was actively looking for a replacement opponent for Rakhmonov, potentially for an interim title opportunity.

Rising contender Ian Machado Garry quickly threw his hat into the ring, but does anyone really want to see that fight?

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Maybe, but ‘New Mansa’ isn’t one of them.

“Hey look, I’m going to let you finish but I’ve got something to say,” Buckley said in a video on Instagram while hitting a heavy bag. “Nobody wants to see that fight. People want to see knockouts. People want to see finishes. And that’s exactly what we’re fixing to bring, me versus Shavkat. He’s got 18 finishes, 10 subs, 8 knockouts, and your boy? I’ve got 14 knockouts, and I just knocked out my last two ranked opponents. So what you think I’m fixing to do to this dude?

“UFC, this is the fight y’all have got to make. Like I told y’all, I’m coming to take the throne, and I ain’t playing. Boom!” (h/t MMA Fighting).

Joaquin Buckley and Ian Garry look to parlay their undefeated streaks into a title opportunity

Buckley launched himself into the welterweight top 10 with a vicious third-round knockout of Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson at UFC 307 last month. With the win, ‘New Mansa’ moved his unbeaten streak to five, including three knockouts and two decisive decision victories.

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Meanwhile, ‘The Future’ is sitting two spots ahead of Buckley in the rankings, holding strong at No. 7. Garry got there thanks to eight-straight wins under the UFC banner. In his last three outings, Garry has scored Ws against division mainstays Neil Magny and Geoff Neal and also earned a big victory over former Bellator sensation and one-time bare-knuckle brawler Michael ‘Venom’ Page at UFC 303.

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Ian Garry Headlines UFC Tampa On Dec. 14, Misses Out On Colby Covington Fight

UFC welterweight Ian Garry will be headlining the upcoming event in Tampa, but not against the opponent he was hoping for. Garry (15-0), a former Cage Warriors champion and the current #7-ranked UFC contender at 170 pounds, has been calling to clash with Covington ever since the American failed to win the undisputed title for […]

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UFC welterweight Ian Garry will be headlining the upcoming event in Tampa, but not against the opponent he was hoping for.

Garry (15-0), a former Cage Warriors champion and the current #7-ranked UFC contender at 170 pounds, has been calling to clash with Covington ever since the American failed to win the undisputed title for the third time last December.

The Irishman’s campaign for that matchup continued after he got the better of Michael “Venom” Page at UFC 303 this past June. In a recent update, Garry claimed to have even been sent an offer to fight Covington in the main event of UFC Fight Night Tampa next month.

“The Future” put the hold-up down to the ex-interim champ, and should his claims be correct, the 36-year-old looks to have rejected the fight.

On Friday, the UFC confirmed that Garry will indeed headline the event in Florida on Dec. 14. But instead of Covington, the Dubliner will do battle with Joaquin Buckley (20-6) to close out the promotion’s 2024 schedule.

Garry’s International Fight Week triumph over Page marked his eighth straight since joining MMA’s leading promotion in 2021. His campaign this year started with a victory over Geoff Neal, who joined the likes of Daniel Rodriguez and Neil Magny on the Irishman’s résumé.

Buckley, meanwhile, has been fast-charging since dropping to welterweight following an inconsistent period at 185 pounds. A 5-0 run that includes wins over Vicente Luque and Stephen Thompson has seen “New Mansa” vault into the top 10, and he’ll now look to stake his claim for a first championship opportunity by blemishing “The Future’s” record.

The UFC Fight Night in Tampa will go down inside the Amalie Arena. The current fights expected to take place are as follows:

  • Ian Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley (welterweight main event)
  • Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas (women’s strawweight)
  • Dustin Jacoby vs. Vitor Petrino (light heavyweight)
  • Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva (flyweight)
  • Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick (women’s flyweight)
  • Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo (featherweight)
  • Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar (lightweight)
  • Daniel Marcos vs. Adrian Yañez (bantamweight)
  • Piera Rodriguez vs. Josefine Knutsson (women’s strawweight)
  • Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos (light heavyweight)
  • Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras (bantamweight)
  • Drakkar Klose vs. Joel Álvarez (lightweight)
  • Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla (featherweight)

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