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.
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 |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-05 | 18:00 | 20:20 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-05 | 15:00 | 17:20 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-05 | 23:00 | 01:20 |
| Australia | 2024-10-06 | 10:00 | 12:20 |
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.
Stephen Thompson faces Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 in a Welterweight clash.
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 "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.
| 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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