Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley in Tampa on Saturday 14th December 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley
- Date: Sat, December 14, 2024
- Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+ Main Event 10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 3 a.m. GMT
Covington vs Buckley Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley: Welterweight Main Event
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas: Women’s Strawweight
- Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo: Featherweight
- Vitor Petrino vs. Dustin Jacoby: Light Heavyweight
- Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar: Lightweight
- Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva: Flyweight
- Miranda Maverick vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth: Women’s Flyweight
Prelims
- Adrian Yanez vs. Daniel Marcos: Bantamweight
- Joel Álvarez vs. Drakkar Klose: Lightweight
- Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla: Featherweight
- Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos: Light Heavyweight
- Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras: Bantamweight
- Josefine Knutsson vs. Piera Rodriguez: Women’s Strawweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Colby Covington | Joaquin Buckley |
| Country: | United States | United States |
| Age: | 36 | 30 |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Reach: | 72 in (183 cm) | 76 in (193 cm) |
Start date and time
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley takes place on Saturday, December 14th, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. The fight card will start at 10 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT.
Betting Odds
The final UFC event of 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, December 14th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, featuring a highly anticipated welterweight clash between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley.
According to Betway, Joaquin Buckley is the clear favorite with odds of 1/3 while Colby Covington is the underdog with odds of 9/4. This means that if you were to bet $3 on Buckley, you would only win $1 in profit if he wins the fight. These odds suggest that the bookmakers and bettors believe Buckley has a high chance of winning.
For the US-born athlete, if you bet $4 on Covington and he wins, you would get $9 in profit. These odds indicate that Covington is seen as less likely to win, but if he does, the payout would be bigger.
The bookmakers are saying that Buckley has about a 75% chance of winning, while Covington has about a 31% chance.
Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington enters this fight looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in a title bout last year. At 36 years old, Covington is at a crucial point in his career, needing a win to prove he’s still a viable contender in the division. Known for his relentless wrestling and cardio, Covington has a 17-4 record and has consistently been one of the toughest opponents in the 170-pound weight class.
On the other side, Joaquin Buckley is riding a hot streak, having won five consecutive fights since moving down to welterweight. His most recent victory was a knockout win over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, showcasing his explosive power. “New Mansa” Buckley has a 20-6 record and is looking to use this fight as a springboard into title contention.
The matchup presents a clash of styles. Covington will likely aim to utilize his wrestling to control Buckley and wear him down, while Buckley will look to keep the fight standing and land his powerful strikes. Buckley has shown improved takedown defense recently, which could be crucial in this bout.
This fight carries significant stakes for both men. For Covington, it’s an opportunity to prove he’s still among the elite in the division and potentially work his way back to another title shot. For Buckley, a win over a big name like Covington would solidify his status as a serious contender and potentially set him up for a title eliminator.
The fact that Covington, a former interim champion and longtime top contender, is the underdog shows how impressive Buckley’s recent performances have been. It also suggests that many believe Buckley’s striking power and improved takedown defense will be the deciding factors in this fight.
Covington vs. Buckley Fight Promo
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Tampa or plan to attend Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley at the Amalie Arena, tickets are available here.
PPV Price and Live Streams
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley is live on ESPN+ you can purchase a subscription here.
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