Colby Covington will make a shocking short-notice return to the octagon after one 12 months away when he steps into the UFC on ESPN 63 headliner with Joaquin Buckley, who’s unbeaten since dropping to welterweight.
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley preview
Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) hasn’t seen motion since December 2023 when he suffered a unanimous determination loss to then-champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296. The defeated dropped “Chaos” to 0-3 in undisputed UFC title fights, and the matchup with Buckley will give him an opportunity to register his first win over an lively member of the UFC roster.
Seeking to halt the brash surging contender shall be a powerhouse participant in Buckley (21-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who has put in strong work throughout his 4-0 run at 170 kilos, which incorporates stoppages of former title challenger Stephen Thompson and longtime contender Vicente Luque.
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley odds
DraftKings launched the opening odds, by which Buckley is a +145 betting favourite over Covington, who’s a -175 underdog.
The right way to watch Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN 63
- When: December 14, 2024
- The place: Amalie Area, Tampa, Fla.
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN2, ESPN+
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