Stephen Thompson will face Joaquin Buckley at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah during UFC 307's welterweight undercard. This fight is set just before Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree in the main event.
Stephen Thompson, fighting out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, enters this match following a December loss via submission to Shavkat Rakhmonov. Known as 'Wonderboy', he brings a professional record of 17 wins and 7 losses. Joaquin Buckley, nicknamed 'New Mansa', last secured a win in May against Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision. The St. Louis native boasts robust strength with 19 wins, including 13 knockouts.
What time is Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley fight
Live coverage for the Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 | 06:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 | 03:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 | 10:00 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 | 09:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
UFC 307 will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 5, 2024. The event starts at 8:20 PM EST. This UFC night features a series of fights including the welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Joaquin Buckley. This fight is part of the undercard leading up to the main event where Alex Pereira will face Khalil Rountree.
Please note that the ring walk times might change based on how long earlier fights last. If undercard fights end quickly or last longer than expected, subsequent fights including the Thompson vs Buckley bout could start earlier or later.
For viewers watching from different time zones, check the start times for your location to ensure you don’t miss any action.
Fighters Details
Stephen Thompson faces Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 in a Welterweight clash.
Stephen Thompson
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 17 / 7 / 1
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, showcasing a record of 17 wins with 8 by knockout, recently faced a loss via submission to Shavkat Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov’s undefeated streak underscores the rigor of Thompson's past opponents. Facing Buckley, Thompson’s striking precision might dictate the pace against Buckley’s aggressive style.
Joaquin Buckley
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 19 / 6 / 0
Joaquin "New Mansa" Buckley enters with 19 wins, including 13 by knockout. His last victory was against Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision, highlighting his resilience and power. Buckley's knockout capability poses a significant threat to the experienced but recently faltering Thompson.
Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley Betting Odds
- Underdog: Stephen Thompson : 2.8 (+180)
- Favorite: Joaquin Buckley : 1.5 (-210)
Method of victory | Stephen Thompson | Joaquin Buckley |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.0 (+700) | 4.3 (+330) |
By decision or technical decision | 4.2 (+320) | 2.4 (+140) |
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Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley Fight Card
- Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree
- Raquel Pennington vs Julianna Pena
- Kayla Harrison vs Ketlen Vieira
- Roman Dolidze vs Kevin Holland
- Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley
- Carla Esparza vs Tecia Pennington
- Alexander Hernandez vs Austin Hubbard
- Jose Aldo vs Mario Bautista
- Ryan Spann vs Ovince St. Preux
- Marina Rodriguez vs Iasmin Lucindo
- Court McGee vs Tim Means
- Cesar Almeida vs Ihor Potieria