Stephen Thompson and Joaquin Buckley square off at UFC 307 in an intriguing welterweight matchup at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both fighters come from strong backgrounds but have had contrasting fortunes in their recent bouts.
Stephen Thompson, fighting out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, faced a setback with a loss via submission to Shavkat Rakhmonov last December. Joaquin Buckley from St. Louis, Missouri, however, secured a unanimous decision win against Nursulton Ruziboev in his last fight in May 2024. This fight presents Thompson with a chance to reclaim momentum while Buckley aims to build on his victory streak.
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 takes place tonight at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST. It features a welterweight bout between Thompson and Buckley on the undercard, with the main event being Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree.
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Watch this story: UFC 307 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Thompson vs Buckley
| 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) |
Stephen Thompson enters as the favored fighter with odds set at 2.9 (+190), meaning a $100 bet could net $190 profit if he wins. Joaquin Buckley is the underdog, but not by much, at 1.5 (-218), where a bet of $218 is needed for a $100 profit. If you're looking to gamble on the knockout route, Thompson's odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ are at a high 8.0 (+700), suggesting a less likely scenario with a bigger payout. Conversely, Buckley shows stronger prospects for a knockout with odds at 4.3 (+330). For those betting on duration, Thompson winning by points stands at 4.2 (+320), with Buckley at 2.4 (+140) indicating higher chances of winning by decision.