In the upcoming UFC 307 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, welterweight fighters Stephen Thompson and Joaquin Buckley will compete under the event headlined by Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree. This duel features seasoned American fighters with strong track records in the welterweight division.
Stephen Thompson, known for his karate-based fighting style, has 17 wins, with eight coming via knockout. His last fight resulted in a submission loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov in December 2023. On the other side, Joaquin Buckley enters this bout with a total of 19 wins—13 through knockouts—and a recent victory by unanimous decision against Nursulton Ruziboev in May 2024.
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) |
Joaquin Buckley enters as the clear underdog at 1.5 (-210), hinting he's more likely to win the upcoming match against Stephen Thompson. Thompson, at 2.8 (+180), is anticipated as less likely to secure a victory. Betting insights suggest Buckley also has a better chance to win by points or decision, marked at 2.4 (+140) compared to Thompson's 4.2 (+320). For those betting on a knockout, Buckley shows promise with odds of 4.3 (+330) versus a long shot for Thompson at 8.0 (+700). The odds favor Buckley in both decision and stoppage scenarios.
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 |
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