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Joaquin Buckley stops Colby Covington in the 3rd Round

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In a stunning upset, Joaquin Buckley overwhelmed Colby Covington at UFC Tampa. The fight was halted due to a doctor’s stoppage.

Colby Covington was outmatched by Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa. A deep cut forced a third-round stoppage, handing Covington a shocking defeat.

Covington vs Buckley:

After a decisive loss to Leon Edwards, Colby Covington (17-4) makes his 2024 debut against Joaquin Buckley. A victory is crucial for the former interim champion to remain in title contention.

Originally scheduled to fight Ian Machado Garry, Joaquin Buckley (20-6) now faces Colby Covington. The 30-year-old knockout artist is undefeated at welterweight and could earn a title shot with a victory.

Main card:

  • Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington via third-round TKO (4:42)
  • Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo via third-round KO
  • Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva via third-round TKO (1:57) Watch finish
  • Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino via third-round KO (3:44) Watch finish
  • Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yanez via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

Prelims:

  • Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar via second-round KO (2:03)
  • Joel Alvarez def. Drakkar Klose via first-round KO (2:48)
  • Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla via first-round TKO (4:58)
  • Felipe Lima def. Miles Johns via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
  • Miranda Maverick def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
  • Davey Grant def. Ramon Taveras via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
  • Piera Rodriguez def. Josefine Knutsson via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

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