UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs Buckley - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley are set to fight at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This main event match will determine a new dynamic in the welterweight category.

Covington, known for his relentless stamina, faces a setback after his recent unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards. On the other hand, Buckley comes off a powerful victory with a knockout against Stephen Thompson. Both fighters have proven their might in the welterweight class, bringing solid track records into this fight.

What time is Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley fight

Live coverage for the Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024	07:00 PM	11:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024	04:00 PM	08:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024	11:00 PM	03:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024	10:00 AM	02:00 PM

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs Buckley will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on December 14, 2024. The event starts at 11:00 PM EST. This is a welterweight fight and is the main event of the evening.

The fight card includes five rounds. Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers from different regions should check the start times for their specific time zones to ensure they do not miss the event.

Fighters Details

Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley are set to clash in a five-round welterweight bout.

Colby Covington

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 21
Record: 17 / 4 / 0

Colby Covington, hailing from Springfield, Oregon, boasts a professional record of 17 wins and 4 losses. His last fight resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards. Comparing Edwards’ track record with Buckley’s, Covington faces an opponent with fewer wins but more knockouts, indicating a potential challenge in dealing with Buckley's striking power.

Joaquin Buckley

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 26
Record: 20 / 6 / 0

Joaquin Buckley comes from St. Louis, Missouri, holding a record of 20 wins with 14 by knockout and 6 losses. His last victory came through a knockout against Stephen Thompson. Buckley’s recent success via powerful strikes provides him an edge over Covington, suggesting an aggressive approach in this high-stakes bout.

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Betting Odds

Underdog: Colby Covington : 3.3 (+230)
Favorite: Joaquin Buckley : 1.4 (-260)

Method of victory	Colby Covington	Joaquin Buckley
By KO/TKO or disqualification	15.0 (+1400)	2.6 (+165)
By decision or technical decision	4.8 (+380)	2.8 (+180)

How and where to watch the Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Fight

You can watch Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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